Asahi beer latest brand to fall victim to cyberattack

WorldTechnology
30 Sep 2025 • 3:49 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Japan's largest brewer, Asahi, was hit by a cyberattack on Monday, resulting in a "systems failure".
  • The disruption affected orders, shipment, and customer service operations exclusively within its Japanese business.
  • Asahi stated there was no confirmed leakage of personal information or customer data at the time of the report.
  • The company clarified that its European operations, including its UK beer supply, remained unaffected by the incident.
  • Asahi is actively investigating the cause and working to restore operations, but has not yet provided an estimated timeline for recovery.

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