Hackers Publish Alleged GMO Customer Data as Broker FXTF Shuts Out Overseas Logins
By Damian Chmiel
AI summary of the source article
Hackers published alleged customer information after GMO Internet Group refused an ¥8 billion ransom demand following a trading server breach. Japanese retail broker FXTF blocked all logins from overseas IP addresses across its platforms in response.
Why it matters
FXTF stated it blocked overseas access and may suspend exposed accounts "to limit further damage and help the investigation" and maintain "a safe and secure trading environment."
Key facts
- Hackers demanded about ¥8 billion ($50 million) following a breach at GMO Internet Group's trading server service.
- FXTF blocked all overseas IP addresses from MT4, MT5, and its FXTF GX platform after unauthorized trades were detected.
- Five Japanese FX firms reported customers were affected by the incident, with up to 26,739 servers potentially exposed at GMO.
Source excerpt · Finance Magnates
Hackers behind the breach at GMO Internet Group's trading server service published what they claim is customer information today (Tuesday) after GMO refused to pay. FXTF, one of the Japanese brokers whose clients had trades placed without consent, blocked every login from outside Japan. The material appeared online at about 12:30 local time, half an hour after the attacker's deadline, GMO said. It…