Casio Computer Co., Ltd., a notable electronics firm from Japan, faced a major cyberattack on October 5th. The incident involved an unknown party gaining illegal access to their network, leading to system failures and interruptions in services.
Apologies and Investigations
On October 8th, Casio released a statement expressing their apologies for the troubles this incident has caused to customers and stakeholders. The company is conducting an investigation with the aid of external experts to determine the severity of the breach and if any personal or sensitive data was compromised. Casio has notified the relevant authorities about the cyberattack and is implementing measures to secure its systems against future unauthorized access.
Delays in Product Launches
The cyberattack has not only disrupted services but also postponed the launch of new G-Shock watch models, specifically the GMC-B2100AD-2A and GMC-B2100D-1A, which were originally scheduled for release on October 18th in Japan. The company has yet to announce a new date for these releases, indicating that more information will be shared once the situation is under control.
Possible Impact on Anniversay Collection
Moreover, this attack might affect the upcoming launch of the second Casio Watch 50th Anniversary limited series, which includes the G-Shock GMC-B2100ZE-1A. While the company hasn’t confirmed any changes, the timing for this release could potentially be altered.
As of now, no entity has claimed responsibility for the cyberattack, and the reasons behind the breach remain uncertain.
In other updates, Casio is set to introduce two new G-Shock Full Metal models in October: the GM-B2100SD-1A and GMC-B2100ZE-1A. The GM-B2100SD-1A boasts a hybrid analog-digital display, Bluetooth features, solar charging, and enhanced readability with a darker grey backdrop. It is priced at JP¥84,700 (about $572) in Japan. The GMC-B2100ZE-1A, celebrating Casio’s 50th anniversary, features a black ion-plated bezel with golden accents, plus Bluetooth and solar charging capabilities.
