Summary
Asahi, a large Japanese beer company, had to stop beer production due to a ransomware cyber-attack. The attack affected many of their computer systems and may have led to personal data being stolen. Although production has restarted, they are using manual methods like pen and paper for order processing as computer systems are still down.
Key Facts
- A cyber-attack forced Asahi to stop beer production temporarily.
- The attack affected most of Asahi's 30 factories in Japan.
- A ransomware group called Qilin, from Russia, claimed responsibility.
- Personal data may have been stolen, and Asahi is investigating.
- Asahi is using manual methods to process orders as systems are still down.
- Only Asahi's operations in Japan were affected by the attack.
- The company delayed its third-quarter financial results due to the disruption.
- There has been a reported increase in significant cyber-attacks in the UK.
