Qilin, a threat actor, has claimed responsibility for a ransomware attack against Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd., a major Japanese beverage manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo. The attack compromised the company’s data and operations in Japan. #Japan
Incident Details
- Victim: Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.
- Country: JP
- Actor: qilin
- Source: http://ijzn3sicrcy7guixkzjkib4ukbiilwc3xhnmby4mcbccnsd7j2rekvqd.onion/site/view?uuid=4ab58a1b-fb98-3cc1-8659-559c37b2388c
- Discovered: 2025-10-07 14:40:26.158102
- Published: 2025-10-07 00:00:00.000000
Information
- The ransomware victim is Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.
- The affected actor is Qilin.
- Asahi Group Holdings is a leading manufacturer of beer and non-alcoholic beverages in Japan.
- The company is headquartered in Sumida, Tokyo.
- In 2023, it ranked 593rd on the Forbes Global 2000 list of the world’s largest companies.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "qilin". I cannot confirm the accuracy of the information. However, I would be happy to share any official statement from the affected organization to provide clarification.