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The Japan Times

Ransomware attack by Eclipse · Disclosed September 30, 2026 · 🇯🇵 Japan

www.japantimes.co.jp

Date Disclosed
Sep 30, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Eclipse
11 total victims
Country
🇯🇵 Japan
Industry
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.

Eclipse listed news outlet The Japan Times on its dark web leak site on 30 September 2026 providing comprehensive coverage of Japan's business, politics, culture, sports, and entertainment.

About The Japan Times

The Japan Times is a leading English-language news outlet that provides comprehensive coverage of Japan's business, politics, culture, sports, and entertainment. It offers various subscription options, including digital and print formats, catering to a diverse audience interested in Japanese news and insights. The company also features specialized services such as academic and business subscriptions, as well as access to its digital archives. Its intended clients include local and international readers seeking reliable information about Japan and its global interactions.

Source record: ransomware.live

About the Eclipse group

Eclipse has listed 10 victims since August 2026.

Incident Analysis

The Japan Times was targeted by Eclipse ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 11 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on September 30, 2026, when The Japan Times appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

The Japan Times is based in Japan , operating in the Other sector. Japan ranks #11 globally for ransomware attacks, with 280 victims in our 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 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: Oct 2, 2026 02:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was The Japan Times attacked by ransomware?

Yes. The Japan Times was listed as a victim of the Eclipse ransomware group on September 30, 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 The Japan Times?

The Japan Times was attacked by Eclipse ransomware. Eclipse is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 11 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the The Japan Times ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on The Japan Times was disclosed on September 30, 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 The Japan Times ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from The Japan Times 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, The Japan Times 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.