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An assortment of data was obtained by the hackers. Image via Bandai Namco<\/figcaption><\/figure>

The data reportedly includes a nightmarish cocktail of sensitive information which includes employee records, user platform data, contracts, project details, and financial documents. The hacker group emphasizes the sensitive nature of this data, stating \u201cJapanese citizens would prefer to keep data about their private lives private.\u201d BlackSuit is threatening to leak this data on July 1 if Kadokawa doesn\u2019t meet their ransom demands, and that current negotiations haven\u2019t met their price expectations.<\/p>

The attack has significantly disrupted KADOKAWA\u2019s operations, impacting subsidiaries like Dwango and Niconico. While Kadokawa aims to restore services by July\u2019s end, the full extent of the damage remains unclear.<\/p>

While demanding a hefty ransom, BlackSuit also appears to be relishing the opportunity to expose KADOKAWA\u2019s security weaknesses. The hackers have criticized the company\u2019s I.T. department, claiming that they were slow to detect the intrusion and lacked a comprehensive understanding of network vulnerabilities. \u201cThis incident required a complete review of the network architecture, and KADOKAWA’s customers had to wait while the I.T. department reconfigured the entire network.\u201d<\/p>

BlackSuit’s message implies that if KADOKAWA doesn\u2019t pay, the leaked data will not only damage the company\u2019s reputation but also force them to overhaul their network security. \u201cIf data is leaked, KADOKAWA will have to change not only its network infrastructure but also its business model,\u201d BlackSuit said.<\/p>

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