BN: higuchi-inc Report Error & Data Leak Warning
Attack Intelligence
BN: higuchi-inc Report Error & Data Leak Warning was compromised in a ransomware attack attributed to stormous in July 2026. The organization, operating in an undisclosed sector in Unknown, was added to the group's data leak site as part of an extortion campaign.
stormous operates as a financially motivated ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation, exfiltrating sensitive data and threatening public disclosure to pressure victims into paying ransom demands.
www.higuchi-inc.co.jp/newsrelease/company/doc/unauthorized_access_incident.pdf // We have reviewed the report issued by HIGUCHI INC. To correct their mistake: the breach did not affect just one branch, but rather 3 different branches across various regions.Your data has not been leaked yet, as you are currently within an 8-day grace period. Before we publish any of your commercial or personal data, be aware that we possess 102 GB of Sage software backups, alongside numerous commercial documents.We await your reply to our messages. Follow the correct path to ensure nothing is leaked. We are waiting for you.