Risks of unauthorized access and information leaks
First written in FY2016. 7 of 9 entries say "Mitigated", first in FY2018. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 13 of 72 companies on the "Worse" side.
- FY2026MitigatedAnnual report
「The Company is also using new technologies, including generative AI, to improve and streamline threat analysis and investigations related to cybersecurity, and is continuing operational improvements to maintain and enhance its level of cybersecurity.」
The company is advancing measures involving the Security Oversight Committee, SOC, education and training, and the use of generative AI and other tools for threat analysis and investigation. - FY2024MitigatedAnnual report
「We are working to operate and monitor systems continuously and to build a framework capable of responding and recovering quickly if a security risk materializes, taking into account advice from the Security Oversight Committee and other sources. The external advisory body held 7 meetings during the fiscal year ended March 2024.」
The company continues its response following the unauthorized access and information leakage and held 7 Security Oversight Committee meetings during the year. It has also introduced an XDR-based SOC, EDR, generative AI for threat detection and analysis, and guidelines for the use of generative AI. - FY2023MitigatedAnnual report
「We are working to ensure information security by introducing SOC services that continuously monitor external connections and EDR solutions that detect unauthorized device behavior and other threats at an early stage.」
As a response following the unauthorized access and information leakage, the company is strengthening its systems by combining SOC and EDR, tighter access-rights management, software updates and system simplification. - FY2022MitigatedAnnual report
「Based on the guidance and advice of the Security Oversight Committee, we have continued to implement various security enhancement measures and have achieved our intended objectives, including strengthening system operation and monitoring and emergency response.」
As a response to the unauthorized access and information leakage, the company stated that strengthening system monitoring and emergency response based on advice from the Security Oversight Committee had achieved its intended objectives. - FY2021-Q3MaterialisedAnnual report
「A large-scale system failure occurred on 2 November 2020. A subsequent internal investigation confirmed that the company had been targeted by an unauthorized access attack and revealed the leakage of some customer information held by the Group, personal information relating to employees and others, and corporate information including financial information. The company is currently working with police authorities in Japan and the United States and making timely reports to personal data protection authorities in the relevant countries. It is also investigating the unauthorized access and information leakage, taking measures to prevent recurrence, and pursuing initiatives to improve security, including establishing the Security Oversight Committee as an external advisory body comprising outside experts.」
The leakage of personal information relating to customers, employees and others, as well as corporate information, was confirmed following unauthorized access. The company is working with police authorities and other bodies, conducting investigations, taking measures to prevent recurrence and establishing the Security Oversight Committee. Although related costs are expected to arise, the amount of the impact on operating results and other matters has not yet been determined. - FY2020MitigatedAnnual report
「As part of these efforts, the Company will strengthen its information security framework to prevent the malfunction or disruption of information systems caused by external cyberattacks, including computer viruses and unauthorized access, by securing and developing personnel with specialized expertise, thoroughly providing in-house training and conducting regular checks.」
In response to unauthorized access and information leak risks, the company continues to secure and develop specialist personnel and conduct internal training and periodic checks. - FY2019MitigatedAnnual report
「As part of these efforts, the Company will strengthen its information security framework to prevent the malfunction or disruption of information systems caused by external cyberattacks, including computer viruses and unauthorized access, by securing and developing personnel with specialized expertise, thoroughly providing in-house training and conducting regular checks.」
The company has outlined measures to strengthen information security in response to unauthorized access and information leak risks, including securing and developing specialist personnel, internal training, periodic checks and GDPR compliance. - FY2018MitigatedAnnual report
「To deepen officers' and employees' understanding of compliance, we use e-learning and periodic compliance checklists to verify effectiveness, thereby ensuring thorough awareness of legal compliance, including preventing insider trading and information leaks before they occur and maintaining information security.」
In response to information leak risks, the company operates preventive and monitoring measures, including e-learning, periodic checklists and information security safeguards. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Unauthorized access, computer viruses and other unforeseeable events may disrupt hardware, software, databases and other systems.」
The company identifies the possibility of damages claims, reputational damage and suspension of development resulting from leaks of personal information and game development information.