Japan Vows Stronger Cyber Defenses After GMO Hack Hits Forex Brokers

A cyberattack on GMO Group reportedly affected forex brokers, prompting Japan to pledge stronger cyber defenses. GMO has offered a $1 million bounty for information on the hackers.

Timeline

1. 28 Oct, 19:10 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 28 Oct, 19:10 UTCWSJ covers Japan's cyber defense pledge
3. 28 Oct, 19:10 UTCHacker News reports $1M bounty offer

Top sources

• gmo group data breach ransomwareGoogle Trends
• Japan's GMO Offers $1 Million Bounty to Catch Hackers Behind FX Trading Cloud BreachThe Hacker News
• Japanese companies compensate users as cyberattacks buffet economyReuters