Washington Hotel in Japan hit by ransomware attack

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1. 16.02.2026 23:10 1 articles · 23h ago

   Washington Hotel in Japan discloses ransomware infection incident

   On February 13, 2026, the Washington Hotel brand in Japan disclosed a ransomware attack that compromised its servers and exposed business data. The company has engaged an internal task force and external cybersecurity experts to assess the impact and coordinate recovery efforts. Customer data is unlikely to be exposed as it is stored on separate servers managed by another company. The incident has caused some operational disruptions, including the temporary unavailability of credit card terminals, but no significant operational impact has been reported. The financial impact is currently under review, and no ransomware group has claimed responsibility.

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• The Washington Hotel brand operates under Fujita Kanko Inc. (WHG Hotels) and has 30 locations across Japan with 11,000 rooms.

  First reported: 16.02.2026 23:10
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• The ransomware attack occurred on February 13, 2026, at 22:00 local time.

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• The IT staff immediately disconnected servers from the internet to prevent the attack from spreading.

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  • Washington Hotel in Japan discloses ransomware infection incident — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.02.2026 23:10

• The company is consulting with the police and external cybersecurity experts.

  First reported: 16.02.2026 23:10
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  • Washington Hotel in Japan discloses ransomware infection incident — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.02.2026 23:10

• Customer data is unlikely to be exposed as it is stored on separate servers managed by another company.

  First reported: 16.02.2026 23:10
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  • Washington Hotel in Japan discloses ransomware infection incident — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.02.2026 23:10

• The incident has caused some operational disruptions, including the temporary unavailability of credit card terminals.

  First reported: 16.02.2026 23:10
  1 source, 1 article
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  • Washington Hotel in Japan discloses ransomware infection incident — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.02.2026 23:10

• No significant operational impact has been reported.

  First reported: 16.02.2026 23:10
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  • Washington Hotel in Japan discloses ransomware infection incident — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.02.2026 23:10

• The financial impact of the incident is currently under review.

  First reported: 16.02.2026 23:10
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  • Washington Hotel in Japan discloses ransomware infection incident — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.02.2026 23:10

• No ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

  First reported: 16.02.2026 23:10
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  • Washington Hotel in Japan discloses ransomware infection incident — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 16.02.2026 23:10