GMO Internet investigates data leak, 27,000 servers affected

gmo internet is investigating a data leak after detecting unauthorized access to its onamae cloud desktop service, which provides virtualized desktops to financial traders. the company reported that 27,000 servers may be affected and advised customers to reset passwords amid reports of unauthorized operations on customer trading accounts. gmo internet's cybersecurity unit had previously found evidence of a chinese ai-enabled penetration testing tool called artex being used in hacks targeting japanese companies. the incident comes as japan's financial service agency urges financial institutions to prepare for rising cybersecurity vulnerabilities.