Eclipse ransomware targeted The Japan Times, a leading English-language news outlet in Japan, disrupting access to its business, politics, culture, sports, and entertainment reporting. The attack impacted services and subscriptions, affecting the availability of digital and archival content in #Japan
Incident Details
- Victim: The Japan Times
- Sector: Other
- Country: JP
- Actor: Eclipse
- Source: http://eclipse4g5kxfwsvpu4qx5sdcnrji6gxl5gt67bucjlgt35g7akvjoid.onion/place/65t5yth9vh3smlon/
- Discovered: 2026-09-30T21:53:18.441300+00:00
- Published: 2026-09-30T00:00:00+00:00
Information
- A leading English-language news outlet covering Japan’s business, politics, culture, sports, and entertainment
- Offers digital and print subscription options for a broad audience interested in Japanese news and insights
- Provides specialized services such as academic and business subscriptions
- Includes access to digital archives for subscribers
- Serves local and international readers seeking reliable information about Japan and its global interactions
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "Eclipse". I cannot confirm the accuracy of the information. However, I would be happy to share any official statement from the affected organization to provide clarification.