Asahi Group Hit by Cyberattack: Beer Supplies Disrupted Across Japan
Asahi Group Holdings, a major Japanese beverage producer, suffered a cyberattack disrupting operations and beer supply for five days. While overseas systems remain unaffected, orders and shipments in Japan are impacted. The cause is under investigation, and some media speculate ransomware involvement.
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- Japan
Asahi Group Holdings, a leading producer in Japan's beverage industry, encountered significant operational disruptions following a cyberattack that has persisted for five days, affecting their beer supply chain across Japan.
The company revealed that the attack began on Monday, causing widespread glitches in orders, shipments, and its customer call center within Japan. Fortunately, overseas operations have not been compromised.
Attempts to mitigate the issue included emergency shipments and manual data entry by employees. Asahi is currently investigating the attack's motive and origin, with speculations pointing towards ransomware, though the company has refrained from confirming this.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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