Asahi’s Cyber Fiasco: Ransomware Brews Trouble, Leaves Beer Lovers Parched

Asahi’s cyber hangover just got worse as the Japanese beer giant admits personal information may have been tapped in last month’s attack. With ransomware attacks bubbling up worldwide, Asahi’s head is pounding, and its logistics are running on pen, paper, and fax machines. Cheers to a digital disaster!

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Hot Take:

***Asahi’s cyber hangover is the kind that not even the hair of the dog can cure. While their employees are brushing up on their Morse code skills by using fax machines, the brewers might want to start bottling some cyber resilience alongside their ales.***

Key Points:

– Asahi’s cyberattack saga continues with potential unauthorized data transfer involving personal information.
– The Qilin ransomware group claims responsibility for the attack, boasting a 27 GB data heist.
– Asahi’s logistics and operations are severely disrupted, with manual processes taking over.
– The brewer postpones its quarterly financial results due to system outages.
– Ransomware and data theft attacks are reportedly on the rise, affecting various industries.

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