Hackers target yearbooks, expose students’ personal data
Multiple Japanese yearbook publishers were hit by cyberattacks, exposing personal data of over 245,000 students across various prefectures. Experts warn that the leaked data could be used for deepfake images, identity theft, or social media impersonation.
A wave of cyberattacks targeted Japanese yearbook publishers, resulting in significant data breaches. Saito Collotype Printing reported a potential leak involving 173,000 records from 2,000 schools across at least 20 prefectures. Ishikura Co. disclosed that its servers were compromised, exposing over 72,000 entries, including children's photos and names. Experts fear the leaked data could be misused for deepfake pornography, identity theft, or social media impersonation. The affected companies are typically small to medium-sized enterprises lacking robust cybersecurity systems. Japan's education ministry has issued guidelines on school cybersecurity but lacks specific protocols for outsourcing to external vendors like yearbook publishers.
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