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# Telco giant KDDI says data breach affects over 12 million people

**Source:** Unknown  
**Published:** July 8, 2026  
**Original:** https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/japanese-telecom-giant-kddi-says-data-breach-affects-12-million-people/  

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## Overview

Japanese telecommunications giant KDDI says that millions of people had their email addresses and passwords exposed after attackers breached an email platform used by five internet service providers (ISPs) in the country. [...]

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