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[JTND] More on DSL Subscriber Data Leak



[Masayoshi Son had a press conference in Tokyo]

Masayoshi Son, the Softbank president told the press that the company
confirmed 4.5 million Yahoo BB customer data had leaked out. He takes
the responsibility for the leak and cut his pay by a half for 6
months.

Softbank  will mail out a letter of apology and a gift certificate for
500 yen(U.S. $4.5) to all the Yahoo BB customers.

Related Links(in Japanese unless noted):

NIKKEI NET
http://www.nikkei.co.jp/news/main/20040227AT3K2703327022004.html

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