Japanese automotive hose maker Nichirin hit by ransomware attack
22/06/2022 08:48
TOKYO, June 22 (Reuters) - Japanese automotive hose maker
Nichirin Co. 5184.T on Wednesday said that a U.S. subsidiary
had been hit by a ransomware attack forcing it shut down its
computerised production controls.
The U.S. unit, which supplies hoses to Japanese carmakers,
has switched to manual production and shipping in order to keep
parts flowing to customers, it said in a media release.
"We are investigating what impact this may have on our
customers, and we will promptly disclose any necessary
information," the company said.
Nichirin also posted a warning on its website about possible
spoof emails that appeared to be from the company and asked
recipients not to open any attached files.
(Reporting by Tim Kelly; editing by Jason Neely)
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