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RansomHouse Hacks Askul, Stealing 1.1TB of Data

11/2/2025

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RansomHouse, a Russian hacker group, claimed it carried out a ransomware cyberattack on Japanese retailer Askul on October 19, stealing 1.1 terabytes of data including customer information and purchase histories.
Askul is verifying the claims.
Askul has reported the incident to police.
The attack led to a temporary halt in shipments and order receipts, affecting other companies using Askul's logistics, such as Muji and Loft.

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Story summary

RansomHouse, a Russian hacker group, claimed it carried out a ransomware cyberattack on Japanese retailer Askul on October 19, stealing 1.1 terabytes of data including customer information and purchase histories.
Askul is verifying the claims.
Askul has reported the incident to police.
The attack led to a temporary halt in shipments and order receipts, affecting other companies using Askul's logistics, such as Muji and Loft.