A cyberattack disrupts food supply operations in Japan, with multiple outlets reporting impacts on Ezaki Glico’s ice cream business after an earlier incident involving KFC Japan. Free Malaysia Today and other reports say local media estimate that up to 20% of Ezaki Glico ice cream products are affected. The Times of India reports that the attack follows the KFC disruption and that it interferes with ice cream and fast food supplies, including delays that can affect sushi and supermarket deliveries. The reports also describe operational consequences such as temporary menu changes and potential store closures in some locations due to product shortages. Times of India notes the incident comes amid a broader pattern of recent cyberattacks targeting major Japanese companies. The Japanese government is reported to be urging firms to update their systems and strengthen cybersecurity measures. Across the coverage, outlets emphasize delivery delays and supply disruptions rather than publicly confirmed details about who carried out the attack or the specific vulnerabilities exploited.
Cyberattack disrupts Japan’s Ezaki Glico and other food deliveries, following KFC incident
A cyberattack disrupts food supply operations in Japan, with multiple outlets reporting impacts on Ezaki Glico’s ice cream business after an earlier incident involving KFC Japan. Free Malaysia Today a...
- A cyberattack disrupts food supply operations in Japan.
- Ezaki Glico ice cream production and deliveries are affected, with some reports estimating up to 20% of products.
- KFC Japan is reported to have been hit by a prior cyber incident, and the new disruption follows that event.
- Some restaurants may face temporary menu changes or closures due to shortages.
- Japan’s government urges companies to update systems and improve cybersecurity after such attacks.
A cyberattack on Nichirei has disrupted ice cream and fast food supplies across Japan. Popular companies like Ezaki Glico and KFC Japan are experiencing significant product delays. Some restaurants may face temporary menu changes and potential store closures due to shortages. This incident follows other recent cyberattacks targeting major Japanese corporations. The government urges companies to update systems and strengthen cybersecurity measures.
3 hours agoLocal media said as much as 20% of Ezaki Glico ice cream products were impacted by the cyberattack.
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