Ransomware Attack Against Kintetsu World Express (KWE)

Year

2025

Month

April

Reference number

20250402

Impact area

Shore

Incident location

Tokyo

Incident country

Japan

Victim country

Japan

Victim identity

Kintetsu World Express (KWE)

Victim Type

Logistics Company

Method

Ransomware

Attacker country

Unknown

Summary:

In April 2025, Kintetsu World Express confirmed that a ransomware attack caused a significant server failure, disrupting parts of its operations. An Emergency Response Headquarters was established, and forensic investigations are underway in collaboration with external experts and Japanese law enforcement. While most systems remain operational, recovery of the affected components is ongoing. The company is taking precautionary steps to assess and strengthen its cybersecurity and will notify customers if their data is found to be impacted. KWE continues to provide services with minimal disruption and has apologized for the inconvenience caused.

Reference URL

https://www.kwe.com/news/information/250430.html

https://www.kwe.com/news/news/250428.html