Asahi Group Holdings, Japan’s largest brewer and owner of brands like Peroni, Pilsner Urquell, Grolsch, and Fullers, has confirmed a major cyberattack disrupting its operations.
- 📦 Ordering & shipping suspended
- 📞 Call centers & customer service offline
- 🔍 No confirmed data leaks so far
- 🌍 Impact limited to Japan (international branches not affected)
Asahi employs over 30,000 people worldwide and generated nearly $20 billion USD in revenue in 2024, making this one of the most high-profile cyberattacks on the food & beverage industry this year.
Investigations are ongoing, but no ransomware group has claimed responsibility yet.
👉 This incident highlights the growing threat of cybercrime against critical supply chains and essential industries.
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