In December, it was reported that a major Japanese media company known for producing manga, anime, and video games, Kadokawa, allegedly paid nearly $3 million to Russia-linked hackers known as BlackSuit following a data breach. Japan’s major financial institutions, including Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, Resona Bank, and Mizuho Bank, also experienced disruptions in internet banking services due to alleged cyberattacks, according to local media reports. Other Japanese companies dealing with cyberattacks over the past year include watchmaker Casio, electric motor manufacturer Nidec, automotive parts manufacturer Yorozu, and the research and development organization Monohakobi. A major Japanese logistics provider confirmed this week that it had fallen victim to a ransomware attack, disrupting some of its systems. It’s a subsidiary of Kintetsu Group Holdings, a major Japanese railway holding company. Trend Micro, a cybersecurity firm, reported that at least 46 entities across Japan, including banks and government agencies, have been attacked since late 2024. The Tokyo-based Kintetsu World Express (KWE), which offers air and sea cargo services globally, has not yet identified the specific threat actor behind the attack. The attack was first discovered on April 23, when KWE reported service disruptions affecting certain customers. Earlier this year, Japan's largest mobile carrier, NTT Docomo, disclosed a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack that temporarily disrupted its services.
This Cyber News was published on therecord.media. Publication date: Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:25:14 +0000