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Japan LY Corp. affiliate Askul confirms data leak after cyberattack

( October 31, 2025, 09:18 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Askul, a Japanese office supply retailer affiliated with internet company LY Corp., said a recent cyberattack led to the leak of some customer and supplier data. The company said a ransomware attack announced earlier this month exposed email addresses, phone numbers and inquiry details from corporate and individual customers, as well as suppliers. The Tokyo-based company has notified Japan’s data protection regulator and is investigating the incident while strengthening monitoring to prevent further breaches.The statement, in Japanese, is attached. ...

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