Kumamoto Anti-Organized Crime Center Data Breach Exposes 2,500 Individuals; Ransomhub and SafePay Claim Cyber Attacks

A significant data breach has reportedly occurred at the Kumamoto Prefectural Anti-Organized Crime Center in Japan, potentially affecting the personal information of approximately 2,500 individuals who sought assistance from the agency. The breach is believed to have resulted from a computer takeover. The incident has raised concerns among helplines for victims of organized crime, particularly regarding the safety of the leaked data. Additionally, the Ransomhub ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for a separate cyber attack on the Mexican government's Legal Affairs Office, while the SafePay ransomware group has announced an attack on Microlise, which disrupted prison van tracking services.