Trading Platform Rocked by Japan Hack, $50 Million Ransom

A currency trading platform in Japan disclosed a cyberattack in which hackers demanded $50 million in ransom, threatening to release customer data if the demand was not met. The incident is one of multiple cyberattacks reported in Japan in recent months. The Japanese government has begun developing emergency measures in response to the increased cyberattack activity.

• Bloomberg — Trading Platform Rocked by Japan Hack, $50 Million Ransom

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