Japanese beverage giant Asahi Group Holdings has halted production at its domestic factories following a cyber attack on September 29, which led to significant operational disruptions, including order processing and shipping. With 30 plants across Japan, the company is currently investigating the extent of the production stoppage, although no personal data breaches have been reported. The lack of clarity on when operations will resume raises concerns about the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to cyber threats, highlighting the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures across industries. This incident not only affects Asahi’s operations but also underscores the growing challenges businesses face in safeguarding their systems against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.