In a glaring security lapse, customers of 7-Eleven stores across Japan have lost millions of yen after scammers gained access to their online accounts.
The store launched a smartphone app for cashless payments earlier this week without realising the security risk.
Around 900 customers have had their accounts compromised and lost a combined 55 million yen ($510,000, £410,000), 7-Eleven said.
The chain has suspended the service and promised to reimburse customers. Read more
