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SourceNext says up to 22.5 million customer records may have leaked
Japanese software company SourceNext says customer data may have leaked after unauthorized access.
The company makes security software, postcard software and the Pocketalk translation device.
The potentially exposed records include names, addresses, phone numbers and passwords.
NHK gives the possible total as about 22.51 million records, while another report says up to about 22.5 million.
The reports do not say how many customers were affected or whether the information has been misused.
The exposure matters because the data may include details that could be used to target customers or access accounts.
The company has announced the possible leak, but the reports provide no further details about investigation or steps for customers.
SourceNext said information from up to about 22.5 million customer records may have leaked.
The company said the leak may have followed unauthorized access by a third party.
Potentially exposed data includes names, email addresses, addresses, phone numbers and passwords.
SourceNext, which handles security software and the Pocketalk translation device, announced the possible leak on October 15.
- Who
- SourceNext and its customers.
- What
- Information from up to about 22.5 million customer records may have leaked.
- When
- October 15, 2026.
- Where
- SourceNext’s systems; a more specific location is not stated.
- Why
- The company said a third party accessed information without authorization; the motive is not stated.
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- Potential records affected
- Up to about 22.5 million
- Company
- SourceNext
- Announcement date
- October 15, 2026
- Potentially exposed data
- Names, email addresses, addresses, phone numbers and passwords