Overview
- Nichirei said it detected unauthorized access to its servers earlier this week and that the intrusion shut down logistics and frozen‑food shipping at Nichirei Logistics Group.
- The disruption forced KFC Japan to suspend mobile orders and delivery services and to warn it may cut menu items or close some stores temporarily.
- Other customers including Kura Sushi, Colowide, Aeon and Ezaki Glico reported shipment delays and stock shortages that have affected restaurants, supermarkets and care facilities.
- Nichirei engaged an outside cybersecurity specialist and announced it will sequentially resume disrupted operations starting July 17 while it continues to investigate and avoid disclosing technical details.
- The incident sent Nichirei shares down then partly recovered and adds to a string of recent cyberattacks on Japanese firms, raising concern about the vulnerability of food supply chains and the potential hit to corporate earnings.