Cybersecurity
Sony Told by Japanese Government to Improve Data Management
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Sony Corp. was told by the Japanese government to improve management of personal data after the electronics maker’s networks were attacked by hackers who stole customer information.
The government ordered Sony to carry out preventive measures against data breaches, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said in a statement today. Sony was also instructed to ease customer concerns over misuse of their credit cards and share more information among affiliates, according to the statement.