Askul Confirms Ransomware Attack Exposing 740,000 Customer Records

Askul Corporation, a Japanese e-commerce company, confirmed that a ransomware attack in October 2025 resulted in the theft of approximately 740,000 customer records. The breach affected individual customers, corporate clients, and employees, with significant data linked to its office supplies and e-commerce services. The incident caused an IT system failure, disrupting shipments to customers.