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Kadokawa Cyber Catastrophe: Japan’s Media Giant Offline for Days, Fans and Creators Left Hanging
Kadokawa’s servers have been offline for four days following a major cyber attack. The company has shut down relevant servers to protect data, and Niconico’s service team is working on a complete rebuild. Kadokawa’s corporate site, Niconico, and Ebiten are affected, with no swift resolution…
Hot Take:
Looks like Kadokawa’s cyber fortress had a bit of a moat malfunction. Hopefully, they can get their digital ducks in a row before they lose more than just face. Who knew that ‘404’ could become the new unlucky number in Japan?
Key Points:
- Kadokawa and its properties have been offline for four days following a cyber attack.
- The attack impacted multiple servers, leading to a shutdown to protect data.
- Niconico, Japan’s second-most-popular video-sharing site, is among the affected services.
- The company’s e-commerce site, Ebiten, is also down but assures customers their data is safe.
- Details of the cyber attack remain unclear, and no resolution timeline has been given.
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