Nikkei’s Slack Attack: When Hackers Slide into DMs for Data Drama
Hackers accessed Nikkei’s Slack accounts, stealing data from 17,000 users through infostealer malware. Fortunately, no information related to sources or reporting was leaked. Nikkei voluntarily reported the attack to Japan’s Personal Information Protection Commission. Remember, folks, cybersecurity is no laughing matter, unless you’re the infostealer malware that just won’t quit.
Hot Take:
Once again, hackers have proven that they’re the ultimate party crashers—this time, sneaking into Nikkei’s Slack channels like uninvited guests at an office happy hour. With malware in tow, they’ve gone on a spree, picking up personal details like they’re at a yard sale. But fear not, at least the reporters’ juicy scoops are still secure… for now.
Key Points:
- Nikkei’s employee Slack accounts were hacked via stolen credentials.
- Compromised data includes names, email addresses, and chat histories of over 17,000 users.
- No sensitive reporting information was leaked.
- Nikkei voluntarily reported the breach to Japan’s Personal Information Protection Commission.
- Infostealer malware is a common culprit in such breaches, with over 270,000 Slack credentials compromised globally.
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