LY Corp. Says Customer Information Leaked in Cyberattack (1)

Tokyo-based LY Corp. says it suffered a cyberattack that led to leakage of information related to users, business partners and employees.

• Says hasn’t received reports of secondary damage or misuse of information
• Incident occurred via malware on a subcontractor’s PC
• Data accessed don’t include Line app messages or bank or credit card information
• Stock falls as much as 2.4% following a media report on the incident earlier on Mon.

(Updates with company confirmation)

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Gareth Allan in Tokyo at gallan11@bloomberg.net

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Yusuke Miyazawa at ymiyazawa3@bloomberg.net

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