Data leaks at Japan travel firms could affect millions of records

· Cybersecurity · Japan

Data leaks at Japanese travel companies could affect millions of customer records, with affected firms including Adventure, which operates the travel booking website Skyticket, travel agency H.I.S. and travel company Temairazu. NHK reported that 14.6 million records may have been leaked from a travel site, and identified three hacking methods primarily used in Japanese data leaks. The incidents add to a broader wave of cyberattacks in Japan and South Korea, where experts say AI is helping attackers automate tasks.

Why it matters：The breaches expose millions of consumers' personal data and highlight gaps in corporate cybersecurity in Asia.

Key points

  • Affected firms include Adventure, H.I.S. and Temairazu.
  • 14.6 million records may have leaked from a travel site.
  • NHK identified three main hacking methods.

Sources (original reporting)

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