A cyberattack on Nichirei, a Japanese frozen-food supplier, disrupted its operations, leading to food shortages affecting major customers like Kentucky Fried Chicken. The attack, attributed to the Russia-linked ransomware group RansomHouse, caused significant delays in logistics and shipping. Although Nichirei has mostly recovered and is cooperating with external security firms and authorities, the incident highlights severe vulnerabilities in Japan's supply chain security.
Nearly half of Japanese companies have faced ransomware attacks, emphasizing the need for effective cybersecurity practices and rapid recovery strategies in the face of such threats.