Giken: ransomware hits a business server; data on about 3,200 people may be exposed

Giken identified an anomaly on 1 business server on 5 November and blocked external connections on 6 November. Unauthorized access including ransomware may have exposed data on about 3,200 people, but evidence of external transmission and reports of secondary harm are not confirmed. [1]

At-risk information includes names, employers, departments/titles, email and phones of users and designated-factory contacts, including overseas contacts, and group employees’ names, email and staff numbers. Customer-support login IDs and encrypted passwords are included. Cards, bank accounts and My Number are excluded. Server replacement, revised access/authentication and stronger monitoring are planned. [1]