Nikkei: Global Data Breaches Expose 320M People Since September, Japan Hit Hardest
Nikkei research reveals at least 320 million people had personal data leaked globally since September, with Japan accounting for 57 million victims across 20 major incidents.
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Nikkei Asia research indicates that global data breaches have exposed the personal information of at least 320 million people since September.
Japan has been disproportionately affected, accounting for 20 of the 35 tracked major breaches and impacting 57 million individuals. Key incidents involved large-scale customer data leaks from barbecue restaurant chains and car-sharing services.
The report notes that attackers are leveraging AI to lower barriers and accelerate operations, prompting government calls for enhanced cybersecurity reviews in Japan and South Korea.