Sat, 11 Oct 2025

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 How hackers forced brewing giant Asahi back to pen and paper

The maker of Japan's most popular beer, Super Dry, was hit by a major cyber-attack last month.

* Only four bottles of Asahi Super Dry remain on the shelves of Ben Thai restaurant in Tokyo.
* The supplier is prioritizing bigger customers, leaving smaller retailers with limited stock.
* Asahi accounts for about 40% of Japan's beer market, causing significant disruption to bars, restaurants, and retailers.
* The company has apologized for the difficulties caused by the attack but hasn't given a timeline for when its operations will be fully restored.
* Convenience stores in Tokyo and Hokkaido are selling current stock without being able to place new orders for Asahi products.
* Some of Japan's biggest convenience store chains have warned customers of expected shortages, including FamilyMart, 7-Eleven, and Lawsons.
* The ransomware group Qilin has claimed responsibility for the attack on Asahi, which has also affected other major organizations worldwide.
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