JAKARTA, TINTAHIJAU.com – Casio, a Japanese technology company, has confirmed that it suffered a ransomware attack earlier this month.
The attack resulted in the theft of personal and confidential data belonging to employees, job candidates and some of their customers.
In its official statement, Casio said that the system disruption and service outage was caused by unauthorized access to the company’s network over the weekend.
Yesterday, ransomware group Underground claimed responsibility for the attack, leaking a number of documents allegedly stolen from Casio systems. In the latest update, Casio acknowledged that sensitive data was stolen during this incident.
According to the results of the interim investigation, the information that is likely to have been leaked includes personal data of permanent and contract employees, business partners, prospective employees and customers who use Casio services.
In addition, details of contracts with business partners, financial data related to invoices, and important documents containing legal, financial and technical information were also compromised.
However, Casio emphasized that customer credit card-related data was not affected, as payment information is not stored in their systems.
Services such as CASIO ID and ClassPad.net are also not affected because they are hosted on different server infrastructure.
Casio asks all parties who may be affected to be alert to suspicious emails and avoid sharing leaked information.
They warned that disseminating this information on social media could exacerbate the impact of leaks, violate privacy and encourage criminal acts.
The police and the Japanese Personal Information Protection Commission have been involved in the investigation and recovery efforts for this incident since the beginning of the week. This case adds to the long list of cyber attacks targeting large companies in the world of technology.
Source: BleepingComputer
Casio Ransomware Fiasco: A Tech Story with a Twist
JAKARTA, TINTAHIJAU.com—Ah, Casio! A name synonymous with calculators, watches, and now, apparently, a rather unfortunate rendezvous with cybercriminals. Yes, folks, the tech giant just confirmed that it was on the receiving end of a ransomware attack earlier this month. Who knew a brand associated with geeky gadgets would find itself up against a band of digital pirates?
The attack has reportedly resulted in the theft of personal and confidential information belonging to employees, job candidates, and a few unsuspecting customers. Imagine bursting into a bank dressed as a clown, only to realize you’re in a bakery. That’s basically what happened here—except the clown is the ransomware group, and the bakery is the digital vault of Casio!
In an official statement fit for a corporate soap opera, Casio informed us that it suffered a service outage due to unauthorized access to its network. Perhaps they should have invested in a few bouncers for their digital door, eh? The ransomware group, who fancy themselves as the “Underground,” has claimed responsibility and even leaked sensitive documents—because obviously, hackers need to show their work too!
According to initial investigations, the type of information leaked includes personal data of both permanent and contract employees, along with details on potential hires and customers who boldly decided to trust Casio with their information. If you had a dream of becoming an employee at Casio, let’s hope your personal disclosure isn’t as legendary as the G-shock watches.
Oh, and in a delightful twist, crucial contract details, financial data linked to invoices, and some juicy legal documents were also compromised. It’s like a corporate buffet for hackers! However, in an effort to maintain a splash of hopefulness, Casio did reassure everyone that customer credit card data wasn’t touched. Apparently, their payment information is as securely stashed away as one of their famous calculators lost in the depths of a school backpack.
And let’s not forget about the digital services like CASIO ID and ClassPad.net—they are safe! Hooray! They’re living their best lives on a separate server infrastructure. It’s like they moved to a safer neighborhood, away from the hackers and into a gated community where only the finest spreadsheets can enter.
In light of this digital drama, Casio has urged everyone to be vigilant—like squirrels anticipating winter. They’re warning the stakeholders to keep an eye out for shady emails. If it looks like spam, smells like spam, and was sent around 2 AM by someone called “HackerJoe69,” it’s probably spam!
The irony here? The weapon of choice for these digital bandits was none other than false information. They’ve warned that spreading this information could worsen the leaks and violate privacy—because nothing says “high tech” like a corporate thriller introduced by social media gossip!
As the police and the Japanese Personal Information Protection Commission step in, we are left with a bittersweet ending to this techno-drama. Another day, another cyberattack haunting our once-trusted companies. But hey, at least it gives tech journalists plenty of material for dramatic storytelling!
So, next time you see your trusty Casio calculator, take a moment. It survived the ordeal, but let’s hope the company learns some serious lessons moving forward—like don’t let the door hit you on the way out, or perhaps invest in some solid cybersecurity measures.
Source: BleepingComputer
