June 27, 2024 at 06:59PM
The BlackSuit ransomware gang targeted Japanese media conglomerate KADOKAWA, leading to widespread system outages and impacting its various operations, including Niconico services. KADOKAWA is focused on restoring its accounting and publication functions. However, the ransomware gang threatens to publish stolen data on July 1 unless a ransom is paid. The group has a history of global cyberattacks.
Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaways are:
– The KADOKAWA corporation has suffered a ransomware attack by the Black Suit ransomware gang, impacting its operations and services, including the popular Japanese video-sharing platform Niconico.
– KADOKAWA is working on restoring its network and server environment, with a priority to normalize the manufacturing and distribution functions in the publication business and restore the accounting functions, expected by early July.
– The BlackSuit ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for the attack and threats to publish all stolen data on July 1 if a ransom is not paid.
– There is background information on the BlackSuit ransomware operation, including its connection to the now shutdown Conti cybercrime syndicate and its history of attacks on organizations worldwide.
These takeaways highlight the severity of the cyberattack on KADOKAWA and the ongoing impact on their operations, as well as the urgent need for a response to the ransomware threat.