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Japan hit by data leaks from rental cars to convenience stores and post office

Data leaks involving companies and institutions in Japan are continuing, affecting businesses ranging from rental cars to convenience stores and the postal service. Times Car, operated by Park24, reported unauthorized access that may have affected about 6.6 million members. Seicomart said data on 572,022 app members were viewed by a third party. Japan Post reported 69 leaked cases affecting 19 people. Benefit One said a configuration error exposed data on 13,460 people.

Industry

Samsung Electronics opens dedicated EHS heat pump training center in Suwon

Samsung Electronics said on Sept. 10 it has opened a dedicated EHS heat pump training center at its CS Academy in Suwon, Gyeonggi province, to strengthen training for B2B partners and installation engineers. The company said performance often depends on piping installation and maintenance. The center replicates real-site equipment and includes practice using HASS, an AI-based diagnostic program. Samsung also plans domestic mass production from late September.

Industry

Japan\'s Letara raises 2.6 billion yen to expand from small satellite thrusters to large rocket systems

Japanese space technology startup Letara has raised 2.6 billion yen ($16 million) and will expand its business from propulsion systems for small satellites to large rocket systems. The company plans to broaden the application of its hybrid propulsion technology beyond space into defence and security. Letara said it has secured orders from rocket companies, satellite companies and the Japanese government, though it did not disclose contract sizes. Its next step is an in-orbit ignition test with an overseas partner.