Video game company Capcom details attack, data breach by ransomware gang

The Japanese video game company known for the “Resident Evil” and “Street Fighter” series confirmed Monday that a ransomware attack in early November potentially exposed data about thousands of customers and business partners. In a news release, Capcom said an investigation of the Nov. 2 breach showed that personal information of a handful of current and former employees definitely had been compromised, as well as company sales reports and other financial information. Another 350,000 records of employees, shareholders, customers and other business partners also may have been exposed, Capcom said, but it was unsure of the exact number because log files had been lost because of the attack. The company confirmed that the ransomware gang known as Ragnar Locker was responsible for the attack, and said it had referred the matter to law enforcement in Japan and the U.S., as well as data protection agencies in Japan and Europe. Earlier reports […]

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Futuristic “Spaceport Japan” concept floated for Tokyo Bay

A serious-looking consortium of businesses is trying to position Japan as the first Asian space tourism hub, by proposing a futuristic, floating “Spaceport Japan” from which services like Virgin Galactic can operate their sub-orbital joyrides.Continue … Continue reading Futuristic “Spaceport Japan” concept floated for Tokyo Bay

Japanese nuclear agency warns of cyber attack, turns off email systems

Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority is asking people to contact it via phone or fax, as it is unable to receive emails from the outside world.

The reason? It turned off its email following a suspected cyber attack. Continue reading Japanese nuclear agency warns of cyber attack, turns off email systems

VR-controlled robot shelf-stacker starts shift in Japanese stores

Robots are an increasingly common sight in stores, helping customers carry their shopping, keeping track of stock and mapping the layout. Now they’re getting a bit more hands-on thanks to Japanese company Telexistence, which has begun trials in conveni… Continue reading VR-controlled robot shelf-stacker starts shift in Japanese stores