Global cyberattacks leaked data on at least 320m people since September: Nikkei

· Cybersecurity · United States

Global cyberattacks have leaked data on at least 320 million people since September, according to Nikkei research. The figure underscores the scale and frequency of data breaches affecting individuals worldwide, spanning multiple industries and countries. The finding adds to concerns about how AI is lowering the bar for cybercriminals and enabling more automated attacks, as seen in recent hacking waves in South Korea and Japan.

Why it matters：The scale of leaked personal data shows cybersecurity failures are a systemic global risk, not isolated incidents.

Key points

  • At least 320 million people's data was leaked since September.
  • The finding comes from Nikkei research.
  • AI is enabling more automated cyberattacks.

Sources (original reporting)

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