KFC Japan could face food supply disruptions after a cyberattack hits major frozen-food supplier Nichirei, according to multiple reports. Nichirei says it “came under a cyberattack,” disrupting operations across its subsidiaries, including delivery-related activities to clients. One outlet reports that Nichirei confirms shutting parts of its infrastructure offline to contain the incident, which could affect downstream customers such as KFC Japan. As a result, there are concerns about shortages of certain ingredients or products used in store operations. The reports do not provide specific details on the type of malware, the scope of data affected, or the timeline for restoring services. However, they indicate the company is taking containment steps and that delivery disruptions are the immediate operational risk. The situation is presented as a potential supply-chain problem rather than an immediate store closure, though one report notes stores could be forced to shut in response to any resulting shortages. Further updates depend on how quickly Nichirei restores normal operations and resumes deliveries.