Popular Asahi Beer Runs Out After Cyberattack
A cyberattack has paralyzed Asahi's delivery systems, threatening to leave stores without their popular Super Dry beer within days. The Japanese brewer halted production at multiple factories after the Monday attack. Company officials see no quick fix for the system failure.
A major cyberattack has halted deliveries of Asahi Super Dry beer. The popular Japanese lager may disappear from stores within days. The attack hit Asahi Group's delivery systems on Monday. It forced the company to stop production at about thirty factories in Japan. The shutdown entered its fifth day on Friday. Company officials warn beer supplies could run out soon. Asahi Super Dry sells at convenience stores like 7-Eleven and Japanese pubs called izakayas. These pubs serve both food and drinks. A company spokesperson said their systems show no immediate signs of recovery. The cyberattack reveals how vulnerable global supply chains remain to digital threats. Many consumers may find empty shelves where this popular beer usually sits.