A cyberattack hit Nichirei, one of Japan’s largest food companies

Nichirei, one of Japan's largest food companies, experienced a cyberattack on July 13 that disrupted refrigerated warehouse operations, delivery and supply services; the company disconnected group systems, engaged external cybersecurity experts, and began gradual restoration from July 17. Some compromised servers reportedly contained personal information, prompting notification to Japan's Personal Information Protection Commission and an ongoing investigation into possible data leakage.