Hatena Implements New Anti-Fraud Measures Following Funds Outflow Incident

TOKYO, Jul 31 (Pulse News Wire) – Hatena CO.,LTD. (3930.T) announced today that it has implemented several measures to prevent future occurrences of unauthorized fund transfers following the incident reported on April 24, 2026.

The company's board of directors approved these measures based on recommendations from a special investigation committee report released on July 17, 2026. Key preventive actions include: 1. Strengthening internal controls for fund movements and withdrawals by clarifying bank account transfer rules, implementing multi-stage approval workflows, and ensuring separation of duties among multiple administrators. 2. Enhancing transparency and appropriate role division in accounting processes through detailed documentation and restructuring management functions within the finance department.

3. Reinforcing information security and employee training by limiting remote desktop tools, improving endpoint security measures, and conducting continuous fraud awareness training. 4. Bolstering internal audits and oversight mechanisms by considering dedicated audit structures and external expert involvement, and enhancing collaboration between the audit committee and internal audit departments. In addition, the company stated its commitment to rebuilding trust with stakeholders and strengthening governance to ensure sustainable enterprise value.