Cyberattack Hits Major Japanese Beverage Producer, Affecting Its Operations

Asahi Super Dry beers are seen on display at a supermarket in Tokyo on October 3, 2025. Asahi Group Holdings, a major beer company, announced that it had experienced a system failure due to a cyber attack. (Photo by Yuichi YAMAZAKI / AFP) (Photo by YUICHI YAMAZAKI/AFP via Getty Images)

TOKYO (AP) — A major Japanese beverage producer has been hit by a cyberattack this week which has disrupted shipments and operations. Asahi Group Holdings says its computer systems were attacked on Monday, affecting orders, shipments, and a customer call center. A company spokeswoman told The Associated Press on Friday that the issue remains unresolved, though some emergency shipments were made on Wednesday. The cause and motive of the attack are still under investigation. Overseas systems were not affected. It’s unclear when the system will be fully restored. Some Japanese media reports suggest ransomware, but Asahi declined to comment.