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GMO CEO Kumagai apologizes in tears, but "Kumagai style" persists - "In 31 years, I have never used the word 'profit'"

GMO CEO Kumagai apologizes in tears, but "Kumagai style" persists - "In 31 years, I have never used the word 'profit'"
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GMO Internet Group CEO Masahisa Kumagai discussed the reasons for not paying ransom and his concerns about cyberattacks in the AI era during a briefing on unauthorized access.

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  • •CEO Masahisa Kumagai held a briefing on November 2 regarding unauthorized access to 'Onanama.com Desktop Cloud'
  • •He explained the reasons for not paying the ransom during the briefing
  • •He also expressed concerns about cyberattacks in the AI era
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