KYUSHU ELECTRIC LOSES DRIVE WITH 10.9M CUSTOMER RECORDS

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FRI, JUN 12, 2026

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Kyushu Electric Power Co. disclosed a physical security breach affecting data of over 10.9 million customers. A storage drive containing personal information went missing from the company's facility.

The Japanese energy firm confirmed the incident involving the lost external drive, which contained customer personal data. The company has begun notifying affected clients and authorities of the breach. Kyushu Electric Power serves millions of households and businesses across Japan's Kyushu region. The scope of data on the missing drive—including customer names, addresses, and account information—remains under investigation. The company stated it is reviewing security protocols to prevent similar incidents. Customers have been advised to monitor their accounts for suspicious activity. This incident highlights risks associated with physical data storage. Japanese regulators are expected to review the company's data handling practices. Kyushu Electric Power said it would implement enhanced security measures for future data management.

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