Hackers release alleged GMO customer data as FXTF blocks logins from outside Japan

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After GMO rejected a ransom demand of approximately ¥8 billion, hackers released what they claimed was customer information; GMO said it had not yet verified the material and that some of the content might be inaccurate. Japanese broker FXTF cut off all MT4, MT5 and FXTF GX logins from outside Japan and may suspend trading on accounts that accessed services through GMO. Japan’s finance minister said five FX companies had reported affected customers, while MetaQuotes said MT4, MT5 and related trading servers had not been compromised and that the issue might involve third-party hosting and VPS providers.