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japantimes.co.jp

Listed by Eclipse on · organisation based in Japan

japantimes.co.jp

Disclosed
Oct 14, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Eclipse
26 victims listed
Country
Japan
#11 most targeted
Sector
Other

ThreatAI analysis

Compiled from this incident record and the threat intelligence profile for Eclipse. Figures and technique mappings are quoted from the source data, not inferred.

Japantimes.co.jp was listed on Eclipse's dark web leak site on 14 October 2026, revealing the news agency is based in Japan.

About the Eclipse group

Eclipse has listed 19 victims since August 2026.

Incident analysis

japantimes.co.jp was listed by Eclipse ransomware, a group with 26 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on October 14, 2026.

japantimes.co.jp is based in Japan and operates in the Other sector. Japan ranks #11 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 299 victims in this database.

Sector context. Organisations in this sector hold valuable data and operational systems that ransomware groups seek to exploit for financial gain through encryption and data exfiltration.

Eclipse typically follows a double extortion model: data is exfiltrated from the victim's systems before files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished. The leak site, where this listing appeared, is the lever for the second demand.

Source. Public leak-site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. The disclosure date is when the listing was published, which can differ from the date of compromise. This site does not publish or link to stolen data. Last updated .

Frequently asked questions

Was japantimes.co.jp attacked by ransomware?

Yes. japantimes.co.jp was listed as a victim of the Eclipse ransomware group on October 14, 2026. The organisation is based in Japan and operates in the Other sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked japantimes.co.jp?

japantimes.co.jp was attacked by Eclipse ransomware. Eclipse is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 26 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the japantimes.co.jp ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on japantimes.co.jp was disclosed on October 14, 2026. This date reflects when the victim was published on the threat group's leak site, which may differ from the actual date of initial compromise.

What data was stolen in the japantimes.co.jp ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from japantimes.co.jp has not been independently verified by this platform. Ransomware groups typically exfiltrate data before encrypting systems and use the threat of publication to pressure victims. As a Other organisation, japantimes.co.jp likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Eclipse attacks?

To defend against Eclipse and similar threat actors, organisations should: maintain regular offline backups tested for restoration; implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement; deploy multi-factor authentication on all remote access; use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools; conduct regular phishing and security awareness training; and monitor threat intelligence feeds for indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with active groups.