Japan
MirrorFace hackers targeting Japanese govt, politicians since 2019
The National Police Agency (NPA) and the Cabinet Cyber Security Center in Japan have linked a cyber-espionage campaign targeting the country to the Chinese state-backed “MirrorFace” hacking group. The campaign has been underway since 2019 and is still ongoing, while the Japanese investigators have observed distinct phases with differentiation of targets and attack methods. In […]
Japan warns of IO-Data zero-day router flaws exploited in attacks
Japan’s CERT is warning that hackers are exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities in I-O Data router devices to modify device settings, execute commands, or even turn off the firewall. The vendor has acknowledged the flaws in a security bulletin published on its website. However, the fixes are expected to land on December 18, 2024, so users will […]
Pokemon dev Game Freak confirms breach after stolen data leaks online
Japanese video game developer Game Freak has confirmed it suffered a cyberattack in August after source code and game designs for unpublished games were leaked online. Game Freak is best known for being the co-owner and the primary developing studio of the Pokémon series video game, which started in 1996 with the Pokémon Red and […]
Casio reports IT systems failure after weekend network breach
Japanese tech giant Casio has suffered a cyberattack after an unauthorized actor accessed its networks on October 5, causing system disruption that impacted some of its services. The disclosure comes from Casio Computer, the parent company of the Casio brand, widely known for its watches, calculators, musical instruments, cameras, and other electronics. “Casio Computer Co., Ltd. […]