Fujitsu, a Japanese ICT company, has confirmed that its systems fell victim to malware, leading to a potential breach of customer information and personal data, as revealed by an internal investigation.

Upon discovering the presence of malware on several company computers, Fujitsu promptly disconnected the affected business devices.

The company’s statement highlighted that the internal probe uncovered the possibility of unauthorized access to files containing personal and customer information.

Fujitsu is actively investigating the malware’s entry points into its networks and assessing the extent of potential data leakage.

With a workforce of approximately 124,000 employees, Fujitsu caters to government and private sector clients worldwide.

Individual notifications have been issued to affected parties to inform them of the situation.

Fujitsu has also engaged with the Personal Information Protection Commission to ensure compliance with regulations and prevent potential misuse of data.

Although no reports of personal information or customer data misuse have been received thus far, Fujitsu remains vigilant in monitoring the situation.