Abuse of unrelated server disguised as Japan Meteorological Agency Nov. 8 20:09
On the 6th, fake e-mail information asking the Japan Meteorological Agency to ask for downloads of suspicious apps was collected one after another, but it turned out that a server of a co-op that had nothing to do was used without permission. Experts pointed out, "I was trying to pass through the eyes of surveillance."
On the 6th, the Japan Meteorological Agency is calling for attention, as fake e-mail information requesting to download suspicious apps in the guise of the Japan Meteorological Agency is called an earthquake and tsunami information app.
At this time, it was found that the “JP Kyosai Co-op” server, which is affiliated with postal employees who had nothing to do with it, was illegally accessed and misused.
According to the Co-op, on the 7th, I was pointed out from outside and found that a file unrelated to the homepage server was stored without permission. It was a mechanism that led to
This server does not handle personal information, but the Co-op has stopped publishing the website and is investigating the damage situation.
“JP Kyosai Co-op” commented, “I'm very sorry for the inconvenience. If the whole picture is clear, I would like to clarify the details.”
Prof. Takamichi Saito of Meiji University, who is familiar with cyber security, pointed out, “The homepage of a public organization like a co-op is highly reliable and easy to pass through, so it was hidden.” The