Hackers breach GMO trading cloud, exposing 26,739 servers to risk
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Hackers breached a Japanese cloud trading service operated by GMO Internet, exposing as many as 26,739 servers to potential compromise. The attackers allegedly hijacked brokerage accounts to place unauthorized trades and then demanded payment, threatening further financial damage if refused. Traders should watch for follow-on account compromises and scrutiny of exchange and cloud security, though the incident is not tied to a specific major crypto asset.
