Cyberbrewery Crisis: Asahi’s $335M Hangover from Qilin Ransomware Attack
The Qilin ransomware group has taken credit for a cyberattack on Asahi, Japan’s largest brewing company. After allegedly exfiltrating 27GB of data, Qilin published the breach details online. The attack disrupted operations at six breweries and may cost Asahi up to $335 million. Asahi is investigating while working to resume production.
Hot Take:
Looks like the Qilin ransomware group is trying to make Asahi’s iconic “Super Dry” beer even drier by draining their digital resources dry! Who knew that a cyberattack could make you thirstier for beer? The Qilin gang sure knows how to pour salt in the wound — and by salt, we mean a whopping 27GB of sensitive data. Let’s hope Asahi can bounce back before their brewing operations turn as flat as a day-old pint.
Key Points:
- The Qilin ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the cyberattack on Asahi, Japan’s largest brewing company.
- The group exfiltrated over 9,300 files totaling 27GB, including sensitive documents and internal reports.
- Asahi halted operations at six facilities due to the attack, leading to an estimated $335 million loss.
- The production of Asahi’s “Super Dry” beer has resumed using a temporary manual ordering system.
- The company has postponed the launch of new products originally planned for October 2025.