GMO Product Platform, Inc.
Notice Regarding Unauthorized Access to Subsidiary-Operated Site “infoQ” and Personal Information Leakage
An unauthorized access incident occurred on infoQ, a site operated by a consolidated subsidiary. Personal information of up to 948,498 cases may have been affected, and unauthorized exchanges to Amazon gift codes were confirmed. The site is suspended and will reopen after measures to prevent recurrence are implemented. The impact on financial results is undetermined.
Key Figures
- Maximum number of cases: 948,498 cases
- Unauthorized exchange amount: 2,869,500 yen
- Affected information: Personal information such as name, address, and contact details (does not include credit card information or Individual Number)
AI要約
Overview of the Incident
On Saturday, October 3, 2026, unauthorized access by a third party was confirmed on the survey site infoQ, operated by consolidated subsidiary GMO Research & AI. As a result, some member information was leaked externally, and points were exchanged for Amazon gift codes without the members' consent. The site is currently suspended. The cause is exploitation of a vulnerability in the site software. Investigation is ongoing.
Impact on Financial Results and Future Response
The impact of this incident on the Group's financial results is under examination, and any effects on financial statements will be disclosed appropriately once determined. Recurrence prevention measures will be implemented, and the site will be reopened after safety is confirmed. The impact on business partners is limited, and no unauthorized activity has been confirmed in services other than this site at this time.
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