Asahi beer shortages in Japan due to prolonged cyberattack disruption.
Japanese restaurants, bars, and stores are experiencing a significant shortage of beverages from Asahi Group due to an ongoing cyberattack that has disrupted operations for over five days. The company, known for its Super Dry beer, has suspended order processing and shipping, resulting in a shift to manual order-taking to prioritize outgoing shipments of food and soft drinks. Asahi has confirmed it was the victim of a ransomware attack and is working with specialists to restore its systems, but a full recovery timeline remains uncertain. This incident highlights vulnerabilities in cybersecurity for major corporations and raises concerns regarding the supply chain stability in essential consumer sectors.