4 companies announced: Impact of unauthorized access at Skala Communications

It was announced that due to unauthorized access at Scalacommunications, four companies—Daiwa Securities, Citizen Watch, Sompo Japan Insurance, and Tobu Railway—may have had inquiry information leaked, with up to 713,126 pieces of information potentially affected.

Why it matters. Personal data breaches may damage customer trust, necessitating stronger privacy policies and security measures by companies.