Asahi Group Hit by Ransomware: President Apologizes, Operations Temporarily Halted
Asahi Group Holdings Ltd. has suffered a significant cyberattack, with a ransomware incident causing a system failure. The company's president, Atsushi Katsuki, has apologised for the inconvenience caused. The hacker group responsible remains unknown, with investigations ongoing.
The attack, which occurred in late September 2025, has led to a possible breach of internal information. While the company is reviewing exposed data, it cannot yet confirm if personal information of customers and business partners has been affected. As a result of the incident, Asahi Group has temporarily halted order acceptance and shipment arrangements for its beverages and food products in Japan. The compromised system has been isolated to prevent further damage.
Asahi Group Holdings Ltd. continues to investigate the cyberattack, with the identity of the responsible hacker group still unknown. The company is working to restore normal operations and ensure the security of its systems and customer data.
