Japanese global logistics company confirms ransomware attack

A major Japanese logistics provider confirmed this week that it had fallen victim to a ransomware attack, disrupting some of its systems.

The Tokyo-based Kintetsu World Express (KWE), which offers air and sea cargo services globally, has not yet identified the specific threat actor behind the attack. In a statement on Wednesday, the company said it is in the process of restoring affected systems.

“We will notify customers immediately if we determine their data has been compromised,” it added. 

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