Asahi, Japan's largest beer maker, faced a ransomware attack. The attack halted production at most of its 30 factories in Japan. Computer systems are still down. Orders are now processed using pen, paper, and fax. Asahi is checking if personal data was stolen. The company will inform affected people if data theft is confirmed. Only Asahi's Japan operations are hit. This affects half of its sales. Asahi has delayed its third-quarter financial results due to the attack. The Russia-based Qilin group claimed responsibility for the hack. From today, Asahi is working to restore its systems. Until then, factory operations remain partially open. Next, the company will complete its investigation and take necessary actions. (Updated 14 Oct 2025, 17:46 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Asahi, Japan 's largest beer maker, faced a ransomware attack
- The attack halted production at most of its 30 factories in Japan
- Computer systems are still down