Following a cyberattack that caused system failures at frozen food giant Nichirei, information security companies in Tokyo are experiencing a surge in consultations from other businesses concerned about their own security.
Frozen food giant Nichirei is notifying individuals whose personal information may have been leaked following a cyberattack that caused system failures, as a hacker group claimed responsibility.
Nichirei has partially resumed operations at some of its warehouses and factories following a system failure. The focus is now on normalizing its logistics network.
Ezaki Glico, a Japanese snack and ice cream giant known for products like Pocky, announced it was hit by a cyberattack. This follows a similar incident that affected KFC, with some of Glico's ice cream products relying on refrigerated warehouses owned by Nichirei.
Japanese frozen food giant Nichirei announced that it has fully recovered from a cyberattack that caused system failures, with all warehouse and shipping operations now back to normal.
Nichirei has reportedly been targeted by a ransomware attack, with a hacker group claiming responsibility. Meanwhile, Kentucky Fried Chicken has announced the resumption of normal business operations at all its stores starting today.
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A cyberattack has impacted Japan's food industry, disrupting deliveries for ice cream giant Glico and affecting supplies for sushi and supermarkets. Nichirei, a supplier to KFC, is also working to get its systems back online after being hit by the attack.
Japanese frozen food giant Nichirei is experiencing a system failure due to a cyber attack, impacting various sectors including restaurants, distributors, and delivery services. While operations are set to resume gradually, the full extent of the impact and the cause of the attack remain under investigation.
The hacker group RansomHouse has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack targeting Nichirei, a Japanese company, having previously attacked other Japanese businesses.
Nichirei announced its intention to fully resume operations as early as next week, following an unspecified disruption. The company's efforts to normalize operations highlight challenges within the distribution industry.
Japanese frozen food giant Nichirei has announced that a system failure, which caused product shortages for restaurants, was the result of a cyberattack.