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Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: East

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Target organization East east-inc.jp

Summary

In the latest cybersecurity news, East — a company operating in the JP — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-05-06T10:07:33.567984+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.

Incident Report

Attribute Information
Target Organization East
Threat Group thegentlemen
Summary east-inc.jp zoominfo.com/c/east/5000054099 East Inc. is a Japanese company headquartered in Tokyo that provides comprehensive outsourcing services for commercial facilities — shopping malls, outlet parks, and office complexes — covering everything from day-to-day operations to system development, website management, and information services. The company has an impressive track record of over 800 commercial facilities nationwide across Japan, with clients including Roppongi Hills, Nihonbashi Takashimaya S.C., Mitsui Outlet Parks, and Ebisu Garden Place. Since 2007, East Inc. has also been supporting Japanese companies expanding into China, offering systems and operational know-how for overseas operations
Date of Breach 2026-05-03T20:23:16+00:00
Discovery Date 2026-05-06T10:07:33.567984+00:00
Region JP
Target Domain east-inc.jp

 

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