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GMO Tells Account Holders to Prepare for the Worst as Hackers Threaten Exposure

Summary by The Japan Times
GMO Internet Group asked account holders to back up their data, turn off their computer and pull the plug connected to the computer before noon.

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Regarding the GMO unauthorized access issue, Takafumi Horie commented that it was "the worst-case scenario in which users would suffer harm." He also explained "measures that can be taken now." Photo: sirabee editorial department On the 25th, businessman Takafumi Horie, also known as "Horimon," appeared on his official YouTube channel.

The deadline for the ransom payment set by the attackers in connection with the unauthorized access to GMO's systems is fast approaching at noon on the 27th. According to cybersecurity company S&J, the attackers are demanding $1 million (approximately 160 million yen) from GMO by noon, and are threatening to access users' home computers and send browsing history and data to acquaintances if the payment is not made. GMO has stated that it will no…

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Kyodo News+ broke the news in Tokyo, Japan on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
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