Mitsubishi Electric unauthorized access damage Personal information and corporate confidential leakage possible January 20 10:50
A major electronics manufacturer, Mitsubishi Electric, announced that its internal network could have been compromised and personal information and trade secrets could have been leaked to the outside world. No sensitive or confidential information related to social infrastructure such as defense, power, or railway, which are the pillars of the company's business, has been leaked.
According to the announcement, Mitsubishi Electric conducted a detailed investigation in June last year due to suspicious movements of internal terminals, and found that unauthorized access to the company's network was obtained by a third party. .
The company has taken measures such as restricting external access, but says that personal information and corporate confidential information may have been leaked to the outside. At this time, no damage or impact on business partners has been confirmed.
Mitsubishi Electric focuses on a wide range of businesses, including industrial machinery, electronic components, and home appliances, as well as space and defense-related businesses.
However, as a result of an internal investigation, the company confirmed that sensitive information related to social infrastructure such as defense, electric power, railways, highly confidential technical information, and important information related to business partners were not leaked. is.
Mitsubishi Electric commented, "I am deeply sorry to cause the concerned people and related customers to cause great concern and inconvenience."
Chief Secretary "Reports that no sensitive information leaks out"
At a press conference after the extraordinary cabinet meeting, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kan said, "We have received a report from the government and are aware of the outline. According to Mitsubishi Electric, due to unauthorized access, personal information on hiring applicants and employees, our own business・ It is possible that technical information has leaked to the outside. ”
On the other hand, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kan said, "We have received reports that it has been confirmed that there is no leakage of sensitive information such as defense equipment and electric power. We have heard that Mitsubishi Electric is currently conducting measures such as investigating the cause. The government will continue to closely monitor the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Cabinet Cyber Security Center. "