[Investigating][Severity: Major][Intrusion]

Japan Cable Television (now JCTV): its file server and work PCs were accessed without authorization, and data on about 7,000 people became unusable

On November 6 its file server and work PCs were accessed without authorization and the data became unusable. A leak of about 7,000 people's data cannot be ruled out.

Disclosed

2022-11-09

Organizations involved

Leaked or at risk

Unknown

Downtime

Unknown

What happened

2022-11-06
Its file server and work PCs were accessed without authorization and the data, including personal data, became unusable. [1] [2]
2022-11-09
It reported to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications and announced the case. [1]

Impact

The personal data that became unusable covers applicants from October 2020 to July 2022, program performers and staff, and employees including former employees. A leak of the personal data of about 7,000 people cannot be ruled out and is under investigation. CNN broadcasting and program production materials are not affected. [1]