Casio admits network breach and reveals systems disabled
Casio has confirmed that it suffered a cyber attack that forced it to shut down parts of its infrastructure.
In one short announcement published on its Japanese website, the company said it noticed the intrusion on October 5, 2024.
“After conducting an internal investigation, it was determined that the unauthorized access had caused a system error, which prevented some services from being provided,” reads a rough translation of the announcement.
Opponent in the middle
After realizing the breach had occurred, the company restricted outside access, reported the incident to the relevant authorities and hired a third-party security firm to investigate. Checks are currently underway to determine whether the attackers have stolen personal data or otherwise important files.
While the infrastructure shutdown and search for stolen files all point to this being a ransomware attack, Casio has not yet made any such claims. No ransomware groups have yet claimed responsibility for the attack. BleepingComputer reports. Casio also did not say which parts of its network have been taken offline, or who the attackers are.
This isn’t the first time Casio has had to fend off cyber attackers. About a year ago, the company confirmed that threat actors had gained access to a database containing sensitive customer information.
“In addition, as the company continued to analyze the situation, it was confirmed that on the evening of Thursday, October 12, the personal information of some residents of countries other than Japan was accessed,” the company said at the time.
The data obtained by the hackers includes customer names, email addresses, country of residence, service usage details, and purchasing information such as payment methods, license codes, and order details. No credit card or other payment information was accessed as it is not stored in the database.
Casio is a Japanese multinational known for its wide range of electronics, including calculators, watches, musical instruments and cameras. It gained worldwide recognition for its innovative products, such as the world’s first electronic calculator. Casio is also known for its G-Shock and digital watches.
