Japan Aviation Electronics admits falling victim to a cyberattack

Japan Aviation Electronics, a Japanese manufacturing company known for its electronic and aerospace products, confirmed that it had fallen victim to a cyberattack.

Based on reports, the incident has forced the company to temporarily shut down its website, raising concerns about the surging threat of cybercriminal activities that target Japanese organisations.

The attack allegedly occurred last week, which prompted the company to replace its website with a static message, notifying visitors that hackers had accessed some of its servers. While investigations are ongoing to assess the extent of the damage, Japan Aviation Electronics assured everyone that they have yet to identify any information leakage.

This affected company is worth over a billion dollars in annual revenue. Its team is now working to restore its operations. Still, it has experienced delays in sending and receiving emails due to the attack.

The one-page message on their website, available in English and Japanese, apologises for any inconvenience caused to customers and other stakeholders, reassuring them to provide updates as soon as more details about the incident become available.

 

The Japan Aviation Electronics company appeared in a leak site.

 

Researchers noticed that the BlackCat ransomware group’s leak site included Japan Aviation Electronics company in its victim list. However, despite its inclusion, the culprit of the cyberattack remains unclear.

This incident is the latest addition to the growing trend of cyberattacks targeting some of Japan’s largest companies.

Earlier this year, well-known companies, such as Seiko, Casio, YKK (the zipper giant), Eisai (a pharmaceutical company), and even Japan’s largest trading port fell victim to cyberattacks and ransomware incidents.

In January, a data breach involving insurance firms Zurich and Aflac affected millions of Japanese customers.

Furthermore, a suspected Chinese threat group in August breached Japan’s cybersecurity agency, potentially gaining access to sensitive data stored on its networks for nine months.

The recent surge of cyberattacks indicates that cybercriminals have obtained the tools to attack even the most prominent companies in Japan. Hence, Japanese firms need robust cybersecurity measures and constant vigilance to thwart these campaigns. With increasingly sophisticated threats, protecting sensitive information and infrastructure is more critical than ever.