Asahi Group Confirms Ransomware Attack Disrupting Operations and Leaking Data

Japanese food and beverage conglomerate Asahi Group Holdings has confirmed that a ransomware attack severely disrupted its operations and potentially exposed sensitive data, including employee and financial information. The cyberattack, which occurred on September 29, 2025, forced the company to delay releasing its January–September financial results, originally scheduled for November 12. 

The attack paralyzed Asahi’s domestic order and shipment systems, halting automated operations across Japan. Despite the disruption, the company implemented manual order processing and resumed partial shipments to ensure a continued supply of its popular beverages and food products. 

The Qilin ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the breach, asserting that it stole over 9,300 files containing personal and financial data. On October 8, Asahi confirmed that some of the stolen data was found online, prompting a detailed investigation into the scope and type of compromised information. In a public statement, the company said it is working to identify affected individuals and will issue notifications once the investigation confirms unauthorized data transfer.
 

Although the incident primarily impacted systems within Japan, Asahi stated there is no evidence of compromise affecting its global operations. 

Recovery efforts are steadily progressing. Asahi Bre

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