Cyberattack Forces Asahi to Stop Operations in Japan

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.

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Cyberattack Forces Asahi to Stop Operations in Japan

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.

Alcaeus Services helps organizations strengthen cyber resilience by securing critical operations, monitoring for ransomware threats, and implementing rapid response strategies to minimize disruption from attacks.

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