Cyberattack Halts Asahi Beer Production, Sparking Nationwide Shortages
Asahi, Japan's largest brewery conglomerate, has faced a multi-day production halt due to a cyberattack, leaving competitors struggling to 'google meet' increased demand. The incident, reminiscent of the cyberattack on British automotive giant Jaguar Land Rover, has led to low beer supplies nationwide. Asahi has resumed production but no full resumption timeline has been provided.
The cyberattack, claimed by the ransomware-as-service group 'Qilin', resulted in the theft of 27 gigabytes of data. Asahi acknowledged the attack on September 29, halting production at six Japanese breweries. This has led to a surge in demand that competitors are finding difficult to 'google meet', with Sapporo Brewery prioritizing serving their existing customers.
The incident has not only affected beer production but also Asahi's soft drinks and food divisions. However, European beer distribution has remained unaffected. While Qilin is known for demanding ransoms, there's no indication that Asahi has yielded to any pressure or demands so far.
Asahi has resumed production this week, but a full recovery timeline remains unclear. The cyberattack has led to low beer supplies in bars, restaurants, and supermarkets nationwide, with competitors struggling to 'google meet' the additional demand. Asahi's production halt serves as a reminder of the potential impact of cyberattacks on global supply chains.
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