Kintetsu World Express: ransomware caused a server failure that disrupted part of its operations, with no data leak confirmed

It announced that the cause of the server failure was unauthorized access by a third party through ransomware. It set up an emergency response headquarters, started a forensic investigation with outside experts and consulted the police. [1] [3]

It updated that the system was almost restored and that services suspended in some regions were resuming in turn. It said it would contact affected customers individually if the customer database was found to be affected. [2]