{
  "id": 11327219,
  "title": "Notice Regarding Unauthorized Access to Servers Managed by Our Group",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/notice-regarding-unauthorized-access-to-servers-managed-by-our-group",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-02T01:33:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Japan Times",
    "slug": "japan-times",
    "url": "https://www.japantimes.co.jp/press/2026/10/02/notice-ransomware-incident/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Japan Times has issued a notice regarding unauthorized access to servers managed by one of its group companies. The Company, headquartered in Tokyo, is currently investigating the incident in collaboration with an external cybersecurity expert to ascertain whether any information was leaked and the extent of any potential impact. The investigation is expected to take some time to complete. The digital services, including The Japan Times Online, subscriber databases, and payment systems, are operated on separate and independent infrastructure from the affected servers, and no impact or security issues have been identified on these services. The newspaper publication and websites continue to function as usual. The Group views the matter with high seriousness and will continue to cooperate with relevant authorities to establish facts and enhance security measures. Customers, business partners, and stakeholders are advised to remain vigilant against potential phishing attempts, with instructions to delete any suspicious emails or messages. An apology has been extended for the concern and inconvenience caused. The press release is available in PDF format for those with a current subscription plan, though commenting is currently unavailable due to subscription limitations. Further details on the subscription and commenting process can be found in the FAQ section.",
  "summary": "The Japan Times, Ltd. (headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter referred to as “the Company”) hereby announces that certain servers managed by a group company have been subject to unauthorized access.",
  "key_points": [
    "Unauthorized access to servers managed by The Japan Times group company.",
    "Investigation underway with external cybersecurity expert.",
    "Digital services unaffected; subscription holders advised to stay vigilant against phishing."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The incident highlights the need for enhanced security measures, and The Japan Times' response aims to mitigate potential damage and reassure stakeholders of its commitment to protecting their interests.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}