Ransomware Attack on SoftBank Subsidiary Disrupts Services for 495 Organizations
Summary
A ransomware attack on SoftBank subsidiary IDC Frontier affected 495 companies and local governments, disrupting websites and logistics operations. The company shut down systems while investigating possible data leaks.
Key points
- IDC Frontier said its corporate cloud service system was targeted in a ransomware attack.
- The incident affected 495 companies and local governments using the company's services.
- Websites for Ibaraki Prefecture and its police headquarters went down.
- A Nissui logistics subsidiary halted inbound and outbound shipments at all 17 of its hubs; Auto Server also reported website access problems.
- IDC Frontier shut down its systems to prevent further damage and is investigating whether data was leaked.
- Recovery was not expected to be completed that day, according to NHK.
Article Details
- Victim Organization
- IDC Frontier
- Incident Type
- Ransomware attack targeting IDC Frontier's corporate cloud service system
- Operational Impact
- IDC Frontier shut down systems to prevent secondary damage while investigating. The official websites of Ibaraki Prefecture and its police headquarters went down; Nissui's logistics subsidiary halted inbound and outbound shipments at all 17 logistics hubs; Auto Server experienced website-access difficulties. Recovery was reported as unlikely within the day.
- Ransom Or Extortion
- The incident was described as a ransomware attack, but no ransom demand or payment was reported.
- Claim Status
- confirmed
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Industries
AutomotiveGovernmentRecently, a series of hacking incidents targeting businesses, government administrative networks, and public universities has occurred in Japan.IT infrastructureIDC Frontier is a company that provides IT infrastructure such as cloud services and data centers.logisticsthe official websites of Ibaraki Prefecture and its police headquarters went down, while Nissui's logistics subsidiary experienced disruptions that halted inbound and outbound shipments at all 17 of its logistics