Puroland Gets Hacked with Ransomware, 2 Million Club Records Potentially Leaked
Sanrio Entertainment, which runs Puroland, says they’ve been the victim of a cyberattack – and customer information is at risk.
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Sanrio Entertainment, which runs Puroland, says they’ve been the victim of a cyberattack – and customer information is at risk.
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