Security · High impactFan score 5 · Tier D
City of Osaka warns of data breach impacting 1 million as Japan reels from dozens of cyber incidents
The Brief
- The City of Osaka warned of a data breach affecting 1 million people.
- Residents of the city, which has 2.8 million, were told to be wary of suspicious emails purporting to come from the local government.
- The source reports that Japan is dealing with dozens of cyber incidents.
Why it matters
Emails impersonating a government body can be used for phishing, so staff and users who receive unexpected government emails should verify them before acting.
Who’s affected
- Osaka residents
- Anyone receiving email that claims to come from the City of Osaka
What to do
- Treat suspicious emails that claim to come from the City of Osaka with caution.
Osaka, Japan's third-largest city, told its 2.8 million residents to be wary of suspicious emails purporting to come from the local government.
Timeline
City of Osaka warns of data breach affecting 1 million residents
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City of Osaka warns of data breach impacting 1 million as Japan reels from dozens of cyber incidents