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8.0 — CRITICAL
Data breach exposes up to 14.2 million email logins at six ISPs
Japanese telecommunications operator KDDI Corporation disclosed a data breach where threat actors gained access to one of its email systems used by five other internet service providers (ISPs) in the country. [...]
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🔍Threat Overview
A data breach exposed up to 14.2 million email logins at six ISPs in Japan, where threat actors exploited a vulnerability in an unnamed third-party software used by KDDI Corporation.
⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
email systems of five other internet service providers (ISPs) in the country
Attack Vectors
exploitation of a vulnerability in an unnamed third-party software
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: high
Who Is at Risk
customers' email addresses and passwordscurrent and former customers, as well as inactive accountsSeverity: high
🛡️Recommended Actions
1reset email account passwords as soon as possible
2set up two-factor authentication (2FA) if available for additional protection
3implement additional security measures to mitigate risks arising from this exposure
📦Affected Products
email systems of five other internet service providers (ISPs) in the country
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