Japan Foreign Ministry data breach exposes 3,600 records; separate hacks hit airline, retailer

Japan's Foreign Ministry confirmed a data breach potentially exposing names and email addresses of 3,600 individuals, with separate incidents affecting an air carrier and a retail chain. The scope and method of the breach remain unclear, but the concurrent attacks suggest a coordinated or opportunistic campaign targeting Japanese institutions. This raises concerns about espionage and supply-chain risks, though no direct attribution has been made.

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