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kit-e.jp

Ransomware attack by Auditteam · Disclosed September 18, 2026 · 🇯🇵 Japan

kit-e.jp

Date Disclosed
Sep 18, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Auditteam
43 total victims
Country
🇯🇵 Japan
Industry
Technology

ThreatAI Analysis

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

Kit-e.jp was listed on the dark web leak site operated by Auditteam, a ransomware group targeting tech firms in East Asia, on September 18, 2026. Based in Japan, kit-e.jp operates in the technology sector.

About the Auditteam group

AuditTeam is a small ransomware group with approximately 5 known victims, primarily targeting organizations in East and Southeast Asia across technology and manufacturing sectors, operating a data leak site consistent with double-extortion methodology. Auditteam has listed 23 victims since February 2026.

Incident Analysis

kit-e.jp was targeted by Auditteam ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 43 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on September 18, 2026, when kit-e.jp appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

kit-e.jp is based in Japan , operating in the Technology sector. Japan ranks #11 globally for ransomware attacks, with 274 victims in our database.

Sector context: Technology companies hold intellectual property, customer data, and source code — all highly valuable assets. A successful ransomware attack can also put downstream customers at risk through supply chain exposure.

Auditteam typically employs a double extortion model: first exfiltrating sensitive data from the victim's systems, then deploying ransomware to encrypt files. Victims face two simultaneous threats — paying to restore access and paying to prevent publication of stolen data. The group's leak site publishes victim names and exfiltrated data as leverage.

Data source: This incident record is sourced from public ransomware group leak site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. Disclosure date reflects when the victim was published on the leak site, which may differ from the initial date of compromise. This platform does not publish or link to stolen data. Last data update: Sep 18, 2026 20:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was kit-e.jp attacked by ransomware?

Yes. kit-e.jp was listed as a victim of the Auditteam ransomware group on September 18, 2026. The organisation is based in Japan and operates in the Technology sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked kit-e.jp?

kit-e.jp was attacked by Auditteam ransomware. Auditteam is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 43 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the kit-e.jp ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on kit-e.jp was disclosed on September 18, 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 kit-e.jp ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from kit-e.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 Technology organisation, kit-e.jp likely held source code, intellectual property, and customer data.

How can organisations protect against Auditteam attacks?

To defend against Auditteam 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.