TOKYO — Japanese retail chain Mr Max said that data belonging to approximately 1.7 million customers may have been stolen in a cybersecurity incident, according to a company notice.
Initial information indicates the incident involves customer data held by the retail chain. The company has not yet released full details about the scope and type of information affected, nor the specific cause of the incident.
The disclosure is the latest in a series of data-leak incidents targeting retail businesses in Japan, as companies grow increasingly reliant on digital systems in their operations. Authorities and businesses typically advise customers to watch for unusual activity involving their accounts and personal information after such incidents.
There is no information yet on whether the incident has been reported to authorities, or on the remedial measures Mr Max will implement. The company is expected to continue updating the situation in the coming days.
