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Docomo says data on up to 294,839 lines leaked; weighs goodwill payments to customers

The carrier shut My docomo and its online shop after detecting unauthorized access, and says it is still deciding whether to compensate affected individuals and corporate clients.

Muji shuts its online store after customer data breach affecting up to 27.26 million records

Ryohin Keikaku says the network store will be back within one to two days, while physical stores stay open. Credit card details may also have been accessed.

System failure knocks out ATMs and online banking at 128 shinkin banks in western Japan

Shinkin Central Bank says a communications equipment fault is the likely cause and that a cyberattack is considered unlikely.

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