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SAKURA INTERNET BREACH EXPOSES 1.36M ACCOUNTS

SECURITY DESK1 MIN READ
WED, AUG 19, 2026

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Japanese cloud and data center provider Sakura Internet disclosed a security breach affecting up to 1.36 million customer accounts. Hackers accessed the company's sales management system containing contract and membership data.

Sakura Internet, a major Japanese hosting and cloud services provider, confirmed unauthorized access to its sales management platform. The breach exposed customer contract information and membership details stored in the system. The company has not yet disclosed the full scope of exposed data types or whether personal information such as names, addresses, or payment details were compromised. Investigation into the incident is ongoing. Sakura Internet serves numerous enterprises and organizations across Japan and internationally. The breach comes amid a broader wave of cyberattacks targeting infrastructure providers and data centers globally. The company stated it is working to secure the affected systems and notify impacted customers. Additional details regarding the timeline of the breach, its discovery, and remediation measures are expected in coming days.

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