[EVIDENCE PACK 3]ASKUL
Attack Intelligence
[EVIDENCE PACK 3]ASKUL was compromised in a ransomware attack attributed to ransomhouse in October 2025. The organization, operating in the Business Services sector in Japan, was added to the group's data leak site as part of an extortion campaign.
ransomhouse 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.
ASKUL Corporation, founded in 1963 and headquartered in Tokyo, is a leading Japanese e-commerce company serving both businesses (B2B) and consumers (B2C). It offers office supplies, daily goods, medical products, and logistics services through platforms such as ASKUL, SOLOEL ARENA, and LOHACO. The company operates its own distribution centers, ensuring fast delivery and efficient supply chain management. ASKUL also provides additional services like printing, office design, and digital business solutions. The company emphasizes sustainability, digital transformation, and recycling initiatives.