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Asahi Group Hit by Ransomware, Japan Operations Disrupted

A ransomware attack has brought Asahi's operations in Japan to a halt. The company is racing to restore systems and minimize disruption, with some services expected to resume later this week.

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Asahi Group Hit by Ransomware, Japan Operations Disrupted

Asahi Group Holdings, a leading Japanese beverage company, is dealing with a significant cyberattack. The incident, confirmed to be caused by ransomware, has led to widespread system failures, disrupting order processing, shipments, and customer service. Atsushi Katsuki, the president and group CEO, is leading the investigation and recovery efforts.

The company has confirmed that the incident is limited to Japan, with no clear timeline for full recovery. Asahi's president has apologized for the difficulties caused by the disruption. The company is working with external cybersecurity experts to restore the system and has found traces suggesting a potential unauthorized data transfer. While order and shipment processes remain suspended, manual processing has begun to mitigate the impact. The incident has affected operations across Asahi's domestic group companies, with customer service desks expected to partially resume during the week of October 6.

Asahi Group Holdings is actively responding to the cyberattack, collaborating with external experts to restore its systems and minimize disruption. The company is investigating the extent of the incident and any potential data compromise. Customers can expect some services to resume later this week, although a full recovery timeline remains uncertain.

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