Askul, a Japanese e-commerce and logistics company, suffered a ransomware attack in October, compromising over 700,000 records. The RansomHouse group claimed responsibility and leaked data after the company refused to pay a ransom. The breach affected both customer and business partner information, disrupting logistics and operations.

Japanese companies, including Asahi Holdings and Askul, are struggling to recover from ransomware attacks that have caused significant operational disruptions. Many firms are experiencing prolonged recovery times, shipment delays, and potential data breaches, highlighting vulnerabilities in their cybersecurity defenses.

Japanese e-tailer Askul resumed limited online sales 45 days after a ransomware attack disrupted its operations. While B2B services are back online, consumer sales remain suspended, affecting companies that rely on Askul's logistics. The incident has resulted in significant data breaches and financial repercussions for the company.

Asahi Group Holdings suffered a ransomware attack in September, compromising personal data of approximately 2 million customers and employees. The Qilin ransomware group has claimed responsibility, leaking sensitive information including names, addresses, and phone numbers, while the company works to restore operations.