Imaging and optical technology leader Canon acknowledged that one of its subsidiaries was affected by a recent cyberattack exploiting vulnerabilities in Oracle’s E-Business Suite (EBS). The company confirmed being a target amid a wave of incidents linked to this specific hack.
The breach targeted systems using Oracle EBS, a widely adopted enterprise resource planning software. This software suite's vulnerabilities have been actively exploited by threat actors, causing security incidents across several organizations.
Canon has not disclosed extensive details about the extent or nature of the damage but confirmed it is assessing the impact and taking appropriate measures. The company is collaborating with cybersecurity experts to contain the breach and prevent further consequences.
Oracle EBS is a critical platform for many enterprises, and recent disclosures about vulnerabilities have led to increased attacks. Organizations relying on Oracle EBS are urged to strengthen protections and apply necessary patches promptly.
"We are investigating the issue and working diligently to address it to protect our systems and data," Canon representatives stated.
This incident highlights the urgent need for vigilance around Oracle EBS security given escalating cyber threats targeting critical enterprise software.