Ransomware Attack Puts a Chill On Japanese Frozen-Food Chain

Nichirei, a major Japanese frozen-food supplier and logistics provider, was hit by a RansomHouse ransomware attack that disrupted warehousing and refrigerated shipping operations, affected roughly 5,000 customers (including KFC franchises), and resulted in theft and some online publication of personal data; the company is recovering with help from an external security firm and coordinating with police, illustrating the significant supply-chain and ransomware risks facing Japan.