Unauthorized access to servers reported in Japan — The Japan Times

In Japan, The Japan Times reported unauthorized access to certain servers operated by a group company. Cybersecurity specialists and the company are currently investigating the cause of the incident, a possible information leak, and the scale of the potential impact.

Checking for a possible leak

The Japan Times said it is still determining whether there was a data leak. If a leak is confirmed, the company will separately have to determine what information it concerns and the extent of the consequences. The company noted that the investigation will take time.

The company also reported cooperation with relevant authorities and other parties to establish the circumstances of the incident and strengthen security measures.

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Digital services remain operational

According to the company, The Japan Times Online, subscriber databases, and payment systems operate on separate infrastructure independent of the servers affected by the incident. No impact or security issues were identified in these services.

Newspaper publication and website operations continue as usual. The company warned customers, partners, and other interested parties about possible suspicious emails or calls made in the name of The Japan Times or other group companies. Recipients of such messages were advised not to open attachments or links from unknown senders and to delete them.