Report on unauthorized access to our group's management server and potential information leakage (2nd report)

What happened: Japan Times and News2u Holdings reported a ransomware attack on a group management server, confirmed September 18, 2026, and said data the attacker claimed to have stolen was published online on October 15, 2026. Key numbers: Attack confirmed September 18, 2026. Data published October 15, 2026. Affected server used until August 2022. Why it matters: The exposed server held HR and business partner information, and the company says the scope of the leaked data is not yet identified. It is investigating with outside experts and reporting to authorities.

Japan Times and News2u Holdings reported a ransomware attack on a group management server, confirmed September 18, 2026, and said data the attacker claimed to have stolen was published online on October 15, 2026.

The exposed server held HR and business partner information, and the company says the scope of the leaked data is not yet identified. It is investigating with outside experts and reporting to authorities.