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North Korea hackers behind Japan’s massive GMO data leak, investigation finds

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South China Morning Post · collected 2026-11-02 · by Kyodo

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An investigation has confirmed that North Korean hackers were responsible for a significant data leak at GMO Internet in Japan. In response to this breach, Japanese and American defence chiefs have agreed to enhance collaboration against cyberattacks. Security experts found connections between IP addresses linked to the attack and those previously used by a known North Korean hacking group.
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📰 North Korea Hackers Behind Data Leak
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Narrative

North Korea hackers behind Japan’s massive GMO data leak, investigation finds Defence chiefs Koizumi and Hegseth have agreed to strengthen cooperation in dealing with cyberattacks after the recent breaches The company appears to have already reported the matter to the government and will now focus on determining the full circumstances.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-02
🔮 North Korea hackers behind Japan’s massive GMO data leak, investigation finds Defence chiefs Koizumi and Hegseth have agreed to strengthen cooperation in dealing with cyberattacks after the recent breaches The company appears to have already reported the matter to the government and will now focus on determining the full circumstances.
2026-11-02 · South China Morning Post
North Korea hackers behind Japan’s massive GMO data leak, investigation finds · assertive framing

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North Korea hackers behind Japan’s massive GMO data leak, investigation finds Defence chiefs Koizumi and Hegseth have agreed to strengthen cooperation in dealing with cyberattacks after the recent breaches The company appears to have already reported the matter to the government and will now focus on determining the full circumstances. asserted
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Kyodo News, working with security experts, also found that five IP addresses used to access a website claiming responsibility for the attack immediately after the site went online matched those previously used by a North Korean hacking group. asserted
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