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Bandai Namco Logistics Subsidiary Hit by Unauthorized Access, Possible Leak of "Ichiban Kuji ONLINE" Delivery Data
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Bandai Namco's logistics subsidiary, Bandai Logipal, may have leaked shipping data for the online lottery service "Ichiban Kuji ONLINE" after a hacker broke into its system. Names, addresses and phone numbers may be affected.
What happened
On October 26, Bandai Namco Holdings said that a hacker got into a system run by Bandai Logipal. The system holds shipping details for Ichiban Kuji ONLINE orders. The company says personal data may have leaked. It has not yet said how many people are affected. Credit card information was not included, and no misuse has been confirmed so far.
Key facts and dates
- October 21: Bandai Logipal found signs of unauthorized access on a server and shut it down.
- October 21: It found that a Bandai Logipal account had been used illegally.
- October 22: It set up an internal response team and found the same kind of signs on the server that stores Ichiban Kuji ONLINE shipping data.
- October 23–24: It decided to stop the system and did so. The system will stay offline until it is confirmed safe.
- October 26: It reported the case to the police and the Personal Information Protection Commission, and warned people who may be affected.
Background
Ichiban Kuji is a popular Japanese prize lottery where buyers draw lots to win collectible goods. Bandai Namco's subsidiary BANDAI SPIRITS outsources the shipping of Ichiban Kuji ONLINE products to Bandai Logipal. This means a company outside the main brand handled the customer data, and a breach there still affected the brand's customers.
Why it matters
Shipping data can be used to make fake calls or mail that look real. The company asks people to be careful with any unexpected phone call or letter, even if it seems related to their order. The case also shows that companies that work with other firms can be a weak point for security.
What to watch
- How many people were affected, which the company is still checking.
- Whether any leaked data is misused, such as scam calls or mail.
- When the Ichiban Kuji ONLINE system will restart, and what security changes are made.
Glossary
- Bandai Logipal
- A logistics subsidiary of Bandai Namco that manages the systems used to ship products.
- Ichiban Kuji ONLINE
- An online service where people buy and draw prize lottery goods from Ichiban Kuji.
- Personal Information Protection Commission
- A Japanese government body that watches over how companies protect personal data.