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Casio confirms ransomware attack that compromised customer data

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Japanese electronics manufacturing company, Casio, has admitted that a ransomware incident earlier this month compromised confidential and private data.

The attack happened after the company had found unauthorized network access on October 5 and the Underground ransomware operation took credit for the intrusion.

In a post on its dark web, the Underground ransomware organization claimed responsibility for the attack, which caused a system failure and certain service interruptions and revealed multiple pieces of data purportedly stolen from the computers of the Japanese IT company.

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The cybercriminals assert that they have obtained non-disclosure agreements, patents, financial data, projects, legal documents, employee personal and payroll information, and other secret information.

However, Casio warned against sharing vulnerable information online while an investigation is underway, stating that neither its service systems nor credit card information were stolen.

“Please refrain from spreading this information through social media, etc., as it could increase the damage caused by the leak of information on this case, violate the privacy of those affected, have serious effects on their lives and businesses, and encourage crime,” the company warned in a statement issued on Monday.

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