Nichirei in Japan was impacted by ransomware attributed to the threat actor ransomhouse, disrupting its temperature-controlled logistics and frozen food operations. The incident highlights the risk such attacks pose to Japan’s critical food distribution infrastructure. #Japan
Incident Details
- Victim: Nichirei
- Sector: Agriculture and Food Production
- Country: JP
- Actor: ransomhouse
- Source: http://zohlm7ahjwegcedoz7lrdrti7bvpofymcayotp744qhx6gjmxbuo2yid.onion/r/ee752296ff4b4692e2eb1a146d64edce0ad94d85
- Discovered: 2026-07-21T14:07:01.136205+00:00
- Published: 2026-07-13T00:00:00+00:00
Information
- Premier Japanese holding company and market leader in frozen food and temperature-controlled logistics
- Integrated capabilities across food procurement, processing, and logistics to optimize the supply chain and support Japan’s food culture
- Japan’s leading frozen food producer with the largest refrigerated warehouse capacity in the country
- Combines advanced R&D with a global network to ensure quality and consistency
- Diversified portfolio spanning processed foods, marine products, bioscience, and logistics
- Provides critical social infrastructure for food distribution and continues to create sustainable value amid changing market needs
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "ransomhouse". I cannot confirm the accuracy of the information. However, I would be happy to share any official statement from the affected organization to provide clarification.