Asahi Cyberattack Halts Operations in Japan, Disrupting Orders and Shipments Across the Country
A cyberattack on Asahi, Japan’s leading brewery, halted production and shipments, sparking concerns of cyberattack disruption. The incident highlights growing cybersecurity threats to global supply chains and business operations.
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A major cyberattack has affected operations at Asahi, one of Japan's largest breweries and the owner of popular beer brands such as Grolsch, Peroni, Pilsner Urquell, and London Pride. The attack resulted in major system disruptions that impacted orders, shipping, customer support across all of its subsidiaries in Japan.
According to Reuters, production at some of Asahi's 30 domestic factories has been halted due to the incident.This has resulted in delays in both supply and customer service support.The organization confirmed that there has been no evidence of personal information or customer data being leaked.
Asahi is now investigating the cyberattack and working to restore its systems.The corporation has not provided an estimate for when normal operations would return. The corporation has stated that the issue is localized to Japan and has not impacted its worldwide operations. With a nearly 40% market share in Japan, Asahi's production halt is expected to be costly. Disruption of this scale affects not just the corporation, but also distributors and resellers who rely on consistent supply.
Cybersecurity experts warn that occurrences like this highlight the significance of putting strong defenses in place to protect operations. Kevin Marriott, senior cyber manager at Immersive, pointed out that production and supply chain halts are becoming more regular across businesses, highlighting recent disruptions in the retail industry and Jaguar Land Rover. Such attacks can cause significant financial losses and reputational damage.
Asahi's situation demonstrates how cyber risks are no longer isolated to IT systems and can directly disrupt business activities. Strong cybersecurity protections, like physical infrastructure, are critical in companies that rely on large-scale production and punctual supply chains. Stronger cybersecurity measures are no longer optional, they are essential for business continuity.
Information referenced in this article is from Security week
