Japanese Sportswear Company Mizuno Confirms Data Breach After 2024 Ransomware Claims
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Summary: Mizuno, a Japanese sportswear company, reported a cyberattack that resulted in the theft of customer information, including sensitive personal and financial data. The attack, linked to the BianLian ransomware group, began in August 2022 and was only discovered in November. Victims have been offered a year of identity protection services following the breach.

Affected: Mizuno Corporation

Keypoints :

  • Customer information stolen includes names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and financial account information.
  • The BianLian ransomware group claimed responsibility for the attack and shared evidence of the breach.
  • The FBI has issued a warning about BianLian, highlighting their previous attacks on various organizations, including charities and healthcare firms.

Source: https://therecord.media/mizuno-data-breach-notification