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Japan's Digital Agency says VPN flaw exposed 246,000 personnel records
Japan's Digital Agency discovered a data breach affecting approximately 246,000 records containing personal information of government employees. The incident involved a vulnerability in a virtual private network (VPN) system. The agency has confirmed the exposure of personnel data but the full scope and remediation timeline remain under investigation.
Why it matters: Government employees and contractors across Japan face identity theft and targeted social engineering risks; security teams should immediately audit VPN access logs and credential systems for signs of unauthorized access.
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