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Asahi Group Restarts Breweries After Ransomware Attack

10/7/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Asahi Group resumed production at six Japanese breweries on October 2.
The ransomware attack halted orders and shipments, affecting retailers including 7-Eleven and FamilyMart.
16 products, including flagship Super Dry, will resume shipments by October 15.
Breweries and food plants have restarted but are not yet fully operational; Asahi Group is restoring systems and strengthening cybersecurity; earnings impact under review.

History

Historical Context

On May 7, 2021, the Colonial Pipeline, which supplies 45% of the East Coast's fuel, suffered a ransomware attack by the group DarkSide, leading to a six-day shutdown. The company paid a ransom of $4.4 million to regain control. This incident underscored the increasing vulnerability of critical infrastructure to cyber threats, prompting enhanced cybersecurity measures across industries.

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Story summary

Asahi Group resumed production at six Japanese breweries on October 2.
The ransomware attack halted orders and shipments, affecting retailers including 7-Eleven and FamilyMart.
16 products, including flagship Super Dry, will resume shipments by October 15.
Breweries and food plants have restarted but are not yet fully operational; Asahi Group is restoring systems and strengthening cybersecurity; earnings impact under review.

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