Overview
- Security firm S&J confirmed a RansomHouse statement appeared on the dark web on October 30, asserting a large data theft from Askul.
- The group claims to have taken about 1.1 terabytes of data, and reports say portions including delivery records and customer communications were published.
- Jiji Press reports that customer information and purchase histories were made downloadable, though Askul says it is still checking the details.
- Askul suspended ordering and shipping when it detected ransomware on October 19 and began test shipments by hand for some corporate clients on October 29.
- Whether a ransom demand has been issued remains unknown, and S&J notes RansomHouse has targeted major companies since late 2021.