Victim: Nichirin-Flex U.S.A, U.S. unit of Nichirin Co.
Nichirin-Flex U.S.A supplies hoses to Japanese carmakers. The hoses manufactured by Nichirin end up used in brake systems, air conditioning, power steering, and various hydraulic and pneumatic systems. What comes in play is these products are very specialized, so finding replacement vendors isn't simple, and any disruption in their production can cause a domino effect in the auto industry.
Incidents
- June 14, 2022: Nichirin-Flex U.S.A Hit in Ransomware Attack