Islamic State hacks several Japanese websites, sources say

Sources said that the Islamic State militant group have hacked a number of Japanese websites, The Japan Times reported.

The sources said that at least eight entities in five Japanese prefectures have been hit. The websites of Fuchu Athletic F.C. in Fuchu city and Nishinomiya Tourism Association in Hyogo Prefecture were affected, added sources. The affected pages on these websites have been restored to their original state. Police have started investigations fearing that other websites may also have been hacked.

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