Cyberattack disrupts Asahi Japan production, causing beer shortages

Asahi Group Holdings, a major Japanese beverage producer known for its Super Dry beer, has been severely impacted by a ransomware cyberattack that began late September 2025. The attack disrupted the company's domestic order processing, shipments, and customer service operations, forcing the suspension of most factory production and the adoption of manual order-taking to maintain limited supply. Despite efforts to isolate affected servers and engage cybersecurity experts, Asahi has not yet restored full system functionality, causing shortages of its popular products in convenience stores and other outlets across Japan. The company has acknowledged possible unauthorized data transfers but continues to investigate the scope of the breach. The disruption has raised concerns about Japan's cybersecurity preparedness and the vulnerability of digital supply chains connecting manufacturers and retailers. Meanwhile, Asahi has canceled events and delayed new product launches as it strives to stabilize operations and minimize the impact on consumers and businesses.