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KFC Japan Halts Online Orders After Cyberattack on Logistics Partner

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Register ·

A cyberattack on KFC Japan's logistics partner forced the chain to suspend online orders and risk store closures. The incident disrupted supply chain systems, highlighting vulnerabilities in food service infrastructure. No ransomware group has claimed responsibility yet.

Meridian48 take
While a KFC outage is more inconvenience than crisis, it underscores how cyberattacks on third-party logistics can cripple even non-tech businesses.
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