Following insights from Bleeping Computer, Japanese entertainment system maker Daiichi Kosho has disclosed a significant data breach originating from its contractor, Nippon Columbia, potentially exposing over 8.7 million customer and employee records.
The incident occurred when Nippon Columbia discovered malware on an employee's computer on Oct. 5. While the company isolated the affected system the next day, the breach may have compromised sensitive data including full names, genders, dates of birth, email addresses, and telephone numbers. Daiichi Kosho, known for its Big Echo karaoke chain, has stated that its own systems were not breached. The exposed data does not include passwords or evidence of unauthorized loyalty point usage. Customers of various Daiichi Kosho brands, including BIG ECHO, are advised to be cautious of unsolicited communications. Nippon Columbia is investigating the cause and scope of the incident, including the possibility of data leaks online. No public announcement has been made by Nippon Columbia regarding the security incident.
Source: Bleeping Computer
