Was October 27, 2026 a cybersecurity incident?
YES
Yes — hackers dumped alleged GMO Internet customer data on Oct. 27 after the firm refused a $50M ransom.
Why
- GMO refused ransom in cryptocurrency, reports vary from $1M to $50M
- Attack hit Onamae.com Desktop Cloud; 26,000+ servers affected
- Five Japanese FX firms reported affected customers to regulators