Kadokawa announced a significant service disruption due to a suspected cyber attack affecting several of its websites and services.
The company detected unauthorized external access early on June 8, prompting them to shut down multiple servers to protect data.
This incident has particularly impacted Niconico, Kadokawa’s video streaming platform, and other anime-related websites, including the official Days With My Stepsister site.
The company is currently investigating the potential data breach and is collaborating with police and cybersecurity experts to determine the attack’s origin and extent.
Kadokawa’s swift response aims to mitigate further damage and understand the nature of the unauthorized access.
This cyber attack isn’t an isolated incident for Kadokawa. In 2021, its Taiwan subsidiary experienced a similar breach, leading to an information leak involving personal and corporate data.
The recurrence of these attacks highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in the company’s cybersecurity measures.
Other industry players, like Toei Animation, have also faced cyber threats. In 2022, Toei’s production schedules for popular anime series were disrupted by a ransomware attack initiated through a downloaded file from an external website.
These incidents underscore the persistent risk of cyber attacks in the entertainment industry, necessitating robust security protocols.
