Askul Corporation, a major Japanese office supplies and logistics company, has confirmed a significant data breach caused by a ransomware attack. The incident, which was disclosed publicly, involved unauthorized access to Askul's internal systems, leading to the compromise of sensitive customer and corporate data. The company is actively investigating the breach and has engaged cybersecurity experts to contain the attack and mitigate its impact. This breach highlights the growing threat of ransomware attacks targeting supply chain and logistics companies, which hold vast amounts of sensitive business information. Organizations are urged to enhance their cybersecurity defenses, including regular system audits, employee training, and robust incident response plans to prevent similar incidents. The Askul breach serves as a critical reminder of the importance of cybersecurity vigilance in the face of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.
This Cyber News was published on therecord.media. Publication date: Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:30:14 +0000