Asahi Suspends Some Beverage Shipments After Hit by Cyberattack

Asahi Group Holdings, a major Japanese beverage company, has suspended some of its product shipments following a cyberattack that disrupted its operations in Japan. The incident occurred on Monday, although the extent of the impact and the nature of the cyberattack have not been disclosed. Asahi Group Holdings is one of the largest beverage producers in Japan, responsible for popular brands such as Asahi Super Dry beer and Calpis soft drink. The company has not provided details on which specific products or regions were affected by the disruption, but it has confirmed that it is working to restore its systems and resume normal operations as soon as possible. The cyberattack serves as a reminder of the growing threat of cybersecurity incidents for businesses, particularly those in critical industries like food and beverage production, and the importance of robust cybersecurity measures to mitigate such risks.