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Fujitsu Discloses Malware Attack, Potential Data Breach of Customer Information

The tech giant Fujitsu has confirmed the discovery of malware on its systems, warning that customer data may have been compromised.

Overview

  • Fujitsu, a leading global IT services provider, discovered malware on its corporate network, potentially compromising customer data.
  • The company has initiated an internal investigation to determine the extent of the data breach and is taking measures to strengthen security.
  • Fujitsu reported the incident to Japan's data protection authority and is preparing notices for impacted customers.
  • Past security breaches include the 2021 hack of Fujitsu's ProjectWEB, affecting Japanese government agencies and Narita Airport.
  • Fujitsu's history of security issues includes a reprimand for a separate breach and its role in the wrongful convictions of UK Post Office workers due to software bugs.