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Nichirei Partially Resumes Operations After Cyberattack-Related System Failure

From NHK · () Japanese

Translated from Japanese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Nichirei, a major frozen food company, has partially resumed operations at some warehouses and factories following a system failure caused by a cyberattack.
  • The company confirmed the resumption of operations on the morning of July 17, after safety was verified at the affected sites.
  • It remains unclear when all operations across all warehouses and facilities will return to normal.

Nichirei, a prominent frozen food company, has begun to resume operations at some of its warehouses and factories after a significant system failure caused by a cyberattack. The company announced on the morning of July 17 that operations had restarted at specific locations where safety had been confirmed.

The cyberattack disrupted Nichirei's systems, impacting its operations. While partial resumption is underway, the company has not yet provided a timeline for when all its warehouses and factories will return to normal functioning. The extent of the disruption and the ongoing recovery process are still being assessed.

Nichirei is a key player in Japan's food industry, known for its wide range of frozen food products. The system failure has raised concerns about supply chain stability and the company's ability to meet demand during the recovery period.

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