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Hackers Demand $1M Ransom After Cyber Attack on Japanese Internet Provider

Hackers Demand $1M Ransom After Cyber Attack on Japanese Internet Provider

By Ahmed Abdelsalam

Hackers have demanded a $1 million ransom following a cyber attack on a Japanese internet provider, prompting the company to urge customers to unplug their computers as it grapples with what it describes as an unprecedented breach.

The provider has not disclosed the full extent of the compromise but has taken the unusual step of advising users to disconnect devices from the network while security teams work to contain the incident.

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