Year2023 |
MonthSeptember |
Reference number20230904 |
Impact areaShore |
Incident locationJapan |
Incident countryJapan |
Victim countryJapan |
Victim identityYusen Logistics |
Victim TypeLogistics company |
MethodRansomware |
In September 2023, the BlackCat/ALPHV ransomware gang attacked Yusen Logistics, a subsidiary of the NYK Group based in Tokyo, Japan. The gang claimed to have stolen 90GB of company information. BlackCat/ALPHV, known for its sophisticated ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) platform, employs advanced encryption techniques and targets various industries. The group has been active since late 2021 and is noted for its high ransom demands and ability to disable security tools. The consequence of the attack is the potential exposure of sensitive company information and operational disruption.