In brief
The ministry announced a suspected data leak from an external network, launching an investigation with further details pending. Meanwhile, the Digital Agency and government officials have cited unrelated breaches and anti‑extortion measures, but those claims remain unconfirmed in this context.
The Japan foreign ministry announced on October 30 that it suspects personal data was leaked via an external network. Officials said an investigation has begun and that further details will be released once the source is identified. This statement was reported by Kyodo News.
Separately, a post on the Yomiuri Shimbun‑affiliated Facebook page claimed that around 13,000 website submissions may have been exposed after unauthorized access to a cloud service, according to the Digital Agency’s remarks. That figure and the specific event remain unconfirmed by official government statements.
In related news, the Japanese government has asked major telecommunications operators to block access to websites believed to contain stolen personal information. However, the article that details those measures was inaccessible, leaving the specifics of that action unclear.
