Fujitsu, a leading global provider of IT services, has disclosed a malware infection within its system infrastructure, raising alarms about the possible exposure of sensitive personal data.
This significant player in the international information and communication technology sector found through an internal review that malware had compromised several of the company’s workstations.
The investigation revealed a potential unauthorized extraction of files containing both personal and customer data, according to the organization’s Japanese-language announcement.
In response to the malware discovery, Fujitsu immediately isolated the affected systems and heightened surveillance across its network to detect any unauthorized actions.
The firm is actively delving into how the malware entered its systems and assessing the extent of any data breaches. Fujitsu has also reported the incident to the Personal Information Protection Commission in Japan, though it has not yet identified any misuse of the data potentially extracted.
Fujitsu expressed its sincere apologies for the distress and inconvenience this incident may have caused its stakeholders.
Details regarding the specific type of cyberattack have not been disclosed, leaving open the nature of the threat, which could range from espionage to a ransomware incursion.
Based in Tokyo, Fujitsu is a powerhouse in the Japanese market, boasting annual revenues over $28 billion and employing a workforce of more than 120,000 globally.
