Asahi, Japan’s largest brewery, has experienced a cyberattack that caused a system shutdown, impacting its operations within Japan. Although no customer or business data was stolen, the disruption affected domestic shipping and call center systems, highlighting the vulnerability of major beverage companies. #Asahi #Cyberattack
Keypoints
- Asahi’s Japanese distribution and call center systems are offline due to a cyberattack.
- The attack has not affected Asahi’s European operations or other global facilities.
- The incident has major financial implications as the Japanese market accounts for half of Asahi’s profits.
- Criminal groups are targeting beverage and food companies, as seen with recent attacks on UK firms like Marks and Spencer.
- Despite ransom demands, many companies choose not to pay, often leading to continued or worsened disruptions.
Read More: https://www.theregister.com/2025/09/29/asahi_hacking_outage/