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A Russia-linked ransomware group, Qilin, disrupted Asahi Group’s Japanese operations, halting beer production and risking data of up to 70,000 people.
A ransomware attack by the Russia-based group Qilin disrupted Asahi Group’s operations across Japan, halting beer production and shipments, forcing manual processes, and delaying third-quarter financial results.
The company confirmed a potential breach of personal data, possibly affecting up to 70,000 individuals, though specifics remain undisclosed.
While six breweries and several food and soft drink plants have resumed partial operations, full production has not yet restarted.
Asahi is working with cybersecurity experts, investigating the breach, and will notify affected individuals once the assessment concludes.
The attack is part of a global surge in cyber incidents, with the UK reporting a record number of major attacks.
Un grupo de ransomware vinculado a Rusia, Qilin, interrumpió las operaciones japonesas del Grupo Asahi, deteniendo la producción de cerveza y poniendo en riesgo los datos de hasta 70,000 personas.