Malware incident may have exposed 8.7 million Japanese karaoke records

• 

  Daiichi Kosho says a malware incident at contractor Nippon Columbia may have exposed more than 8.7 million customer and employee records.

• 

  The records include names, genders, dates of birth, email addresses and telephone numbers.

• 

  Daiichi Kosho says it has not confirmed data theft or leaks, and its own systems were not breached.

• 

  The company says passwords were not included and there is no evidence of unauthorized use of loyalty points.

• 

  Customers of several karaoke and dining brands may be affected and are advised to be cautious about unsolicited messages or calls.

Who

Daiichi Kosho disclosed the incident at its contractor, Nippon Columbia.

What

Malware on an employee’s computer may have exposed more than 8.7 million customer and employee records.

When

Nippon Columbia informed Daiichi Kosho on October 5. It isolated the affected system the following day.

Where

Not stated.

Why

The records may have been exposed because of a malware infection at Nippon Columbia.

This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.

No direct quotes in the coverage so far.