Japan's government reportedly asked telecom groups to block access to a site carrying purported GMO customer data

The Straits Times carries a Kyodo News report citing sources close to the matter who say Japan asked telecom groups to block access to a site posting purported GMO customer data. The site became inaccessible on October 28, though the report says that was not believed to result from the blocking request. The Japan Times reports GMO announced a bounty of up to $1 million for information leading to the attackers’ arrest.