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Eclipse Claims Ransomware Attack on The Japan Times

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Summary

A ransomware.live record says Eclipse claimed an attack on The Japan Times, allegedly disrupting services and subscriptions. The claim is unverified.

Key points

  • The named victim is The Japan Times, a news outlet in Japan.
  • The ransomware group named in the claim is Eclipse.
  • The post alleges disruption to services and subscriptions, affecting access to digital and archival content.
  • The claim was discovered on September 30, 2026, and is attributed to the group’s leak site.
  • The post says the claim has not been independently confirmed.

Article Details

Victim
The Japan Times
Claim Date
2026-09-30
Encryption Status
Unknown; the source does not report whether files were encrypted.
Exfiltration Status
Unknown; the source does not report whether data was exfiltrated.
Leak Status
The source reports a public claim attributed to Eclipse but says it cannot confirm the claim's accuracy. It does not report a data leak or publication.

Threat Actors

EclipseRansomware group whose public claim against The Japan Times is reported; the source says the claim is unconfirmed.

Countries

JapanEclipse ransomware targeted The Japan Times, a leading English-language news outlet in Japan, disrupting access to its business, politics, culture, sports, and entertainment reporting.

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