Asahi Group Aims for February Logistics Normalization Post-Cyberattack

Cyberattack Impact and Timeline

• 🎯 Asahi Group aims to normalize logistical operations by February following a cyberattack that occurred in September.
• ⚠️ The attack caused widespread outages affecting order processing, shipping, and call centers.

Data Breach and Compromised Information

• 🔒 The personal details of over 1.5 million customers may have been leaked.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Additionally, details of approximately 275,000 current and former employees and their families might have been compromised.

Business Disruption and Financial Impact

• 📉 The disruption led to shortages of Asahi drinks in restaurants, bars, and stores across Japan.
• 🗓️ Asahi postponed the release of its full-year earnings, originally due after the financial year ending December 31st.

Ransomware Group and Ransom Payment

• 💻 The Russian-speaking ransomware group Keelin claimed responsibility for the attack.
• 🚫 Asahi stated on Thursday that they have not paid any ransom.