Asahi Ransomware Halts Japan Output, Possible Data Leak
Asahi Ransomware Halts Japan Output, Possible Data Leak

Asahi Ransomware Halts Japan Output, Possible Data Leak

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Asahi Group Holdings said a ransomware cyberattack this week caused a system failure that forced it to suspend domestic order-taking and shipments and shut most of its roughly 30 Japanese factories. The stoppage has left retailers such as 7‑Eleven and FamilyMart warning of shortages, with multiple outlets reporting Asahi Super Dry could run out in days. Asahi said it traced the incident to ransomware, isolated affected systems, and that subsequent checks found traces suggesting possible unauthorized data transfers, though it gave no clear overall recovery timeline. The company has begun partial manual order processing and emergency shipments while prioritizing food and soft-drink deliveries, and it aims to resume some call‑centre operations in the week of Oct. 6. The disruption appears limited to domestic operations for now, has drawn attention from government agencies, and has not yet affected Asahi's international business.

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