en Japan: its job posting service engage was accessed without authorization, all folders holding images and videos on a server were deleted, and the data could not be fully restored

1. 2021-04-02

   A fault occurred that left the images of engage unusable. Outsiders had accessed the service without authorization and deleted all folders on the server that stored its image and video files. [1] [2]

2. 2021-04-05

   The company announced the case. It tried to restore the deleted data and found that a full recovery was not possible. [1] [2]

The servers that manage personal information were not accessed, and no leak of personal information has been confirmed. The company also ruled out an effect on its other services. It asked the companies using the service to check their images and videos and set them again if needed. [1] [2]

The company blocked outside access and said it would check the whole system, review its security measures, strengthen authentication, have a third party regularly review operations and back up all information regularly. It planned to file a damage report with the police. [1] [2]