Japanese companies compensate users as cyberattacks buffet economy
- East Asia Japan's GMO Internet Group is compensating customers for losses stemming from unauthorised access following a cyberattack on its foreign exchange trading service.
- The word Cyberattack and PHP code are displayed on a screen in this illustration taken on Oct 22, 2026.
- (Photo: Reuters/Dado Ruvic) 26 Oct 2026 09:51AM (Updated: 26 Oct 2026 12:37PM) TOKYO: Japanese companies are moving to pay compensation to users following waves of cyberattacks that have disrupted internet services and raised concerns about economic stability.
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- East Asia Japan's GMO Internet Group is compensating customers for losses stemming from unauthorised access following a cyberattack on its foreign exchange trading service.
- The word Cyberattack and PHP code are displayed on a screen in this illustration taken on Oct 22, 2026.
- (Photo: Reuters/Dado Ruvic) 26 Oct 2026 09:51AM (Updated: 26 Oct 2026 12:37PM) TOKYO: Japanese companies are moving to pay compensation to users following waves of cyberattacks that have disrupted internet services and raised concerns about economic stability.
Sources: CNA