IDC Frontier hit by ransomware attack
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IDC Frontier confirmed a ransomware attack on IDCF Cloud that shut down East Japan Region 1, disrupting cloud services for public and private customers. The outage began on October 7 at 3:40 AM local time and prompted network and system shutdowns. IDC Frontier said the event affected 495 companies and local governments using the service. The provider isolated impacted systems, disabled management-console access, and continued investigating the intrusion route and broader security exposure.
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08.10.2026 23:09 2 articles · 1h ago
IDC Frontier hit by ransomware attack
Initial DisclosureOctober 7 at 3:40 AM local time marked the start of the intrusion, which forced network and system shutdowns in East Japan Region 1. IDC Frontier isolated impacted systems and cut customer console access while it traced the entry route.
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- Ransomware attack disrupts Japan's IDCF Cloud used by govt clients — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 08.10.2026 23:09
- Ransomware attack disrupts Japan's IDCF Cloud used by govt clients — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 08.10.2026 23:09