Asahi’s Cyber Brew-Haha: 2 Million Customers’ Data on Tap for Hackers!

Asahi says crooks stole data of approximately 2 million customers and employees during a ransomware attack. The company’s Japan operations were crippled as cyber villains ran off with data faster than you can say “Super Dry.” Thankfully, credit card info was safe, but names, addresses, and emails weren’t so lucky.

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Asahi, the brewing behemoth known for quenching thirsts worldwide, is now left parched after hackers drank up the personal data of 2 million customers and employees. Seems like the only thing dry in the Asahi offices right now is their sense of security!

Key Points:

  • Asahi Group Holdings fell victim to a ransomware attack, affecting its Japan operations.
  • Personal data of approximately 2 million customers and employees was stolen.
  • The attack halted Asahi’s ordering and shipping operations in Japan.
  • Qilin ransomware group claimed responsibility, leaking 27GB of data online.
  • No financial information, such as credit card data, was compromised.

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