KADOKAWA Cyber Attack Suspends Book Orders, Delays Publications, and Affects Web Services

KADOKAWA Cyber Attack Suspends Book Orders, Delays Publications, and Affects Web Services


KADOKAWA Cyber Attack Suspends Book Orders, Delays Publications, and Affects Web Services

**KADOKAWA Details Impact of Ransomware Attack on Business Operations**

KADOKAWA has released a second report on the recent cyber attack that targeted its Niconico and related services. The attack has significantly disrupted KADOKAWA's business operations in Japan.

**Publication Businesses**

* Paper-based book order receipt, manufacturing, and distribution systems have been suspended, causing delays in order processing, production, and shipment. * Editing and production support systems for both print and e-books have been impacted, resulting in potential delays in the publication of existing and upcoming books.

**Web Services**

* All Niconico family services, including Video, Live Streaming, and Channel, remain suspended due to the attack. Users are unable to log into external services through their Niconico accounts. Recovery is expected to take at least a month.

**Merchandise Businesses**

* Several KADOKAWA online shops have been unable to receive orders, and some shipments have been delayed.

**Accounting Functions**

* The accounting system has been affected, causing temporary disruptions to the payment system. Delays in payments to business partners are anticipated.

KADOKAWA is working to restore affected systems and services as quickly as possible. The company has also reinforced its cybersecurity measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. The attack serves as a reminder of the importance of robust cybersecurity measures for organizations handling sensitive data.

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