SUUMO Details

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    SUUMO

    Tokyo, Japan • 45000 employees • Legal and Professional Services

    https://suumo.jp/
    Japan

    Industry

    Legal and Professional Services

    Security Incidents

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    SUUMO is a Japanese real estate information service operated by Recruit Co., Ltd. The platform primarily functions as a resource for individuals looking to buy, rent, or sell properties, offering a comprehensive database of listings that include apartments, houses, and other types of real estate. Users can also access various tools and resources to aid in property searches, such as area guides, moving checklists, and information on mortgages and loans.

    The service has grown significantly since its inception, establishing itself as a leading real estate portal in Japan. One of its notable acco...
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    Security Incidents

    SUUMO Breach of Jul 2024
    Severity Score
    Low to Moderate

    Type

    Data Breach

    Summary

    On July 9, Recruit Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-based firm, disclosed a data breach involving its real estate wing, SUUMO. The breach was attributed to unauthorized access to a testing server used for real estate services. Although no customer or user data was compromised, the incident exposed personal information of 1,313 current and former employees dating back to 2007.

    The company took immediate actions to mitigate the breach's impact. These actions included notifying affected employees, establishing a support hotline, enhancing security measures, and rebuilding the compromised server. Monitoring ha...
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    Severity

    The data breach at Recruit Co.'s SUUMO division involved unauthorized access to a server, resulting in the exposure of personal data for 1,313 current and former employees dating back to 2007. Importantly, no user or customer data was compromised, and no secondary damage has been reported. The incident prompted the company to implement measures to minimize further risks, including contacting affected employees, setting up an inquiry hotline, strengthening security protocols, and inspecting affected servers.

    This breach exposed sensitive employee data but did not impact customer data directly ...
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    Impact

    Recruit Co., Ltd. faced a significant data breach in its real estate division, SUUMO, affecting personal data of 1,313 current and former employees dating back to 2007. While no user or customer information was compromised, the breach resulted in unauthorized access that specifically targeted a server used for testing real estate services. The system was promptly taken offline, and no secondary damage from the use of compromised employee information has been reported as of now.

    To mitigate the impact, Recruit contacted affected employees, set up a hotline for inquiries, and implemented strict...
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