Security · Updated 28 Oct, 05:05 am IST
GMO urges customers to shut down PCs after Onamae Desktop Cloud breach
Why it matters for readers: It shows how attackers can steal and publish data from cloud providers and demand large ransoms.
- GMO detected an intrusion on October 20 that could have installed malware on up to 26,739 customers' servers.1
- The company urged customers to disconnect systems from the internet and shut down computers to minimise risk.1
- GMO confirmed data belonging to the company and customers was published and that attackers demanded a ransom of ¥8 billion.1
- GMO said it would not pay the ransom and will compensate each customer ¥5,000 for the inconvenience.1
- GMO warned that MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 credentials and trading-account details may have been exposed and advised password resets.1
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