"We are actively investigating the cause and making efforts to restore operations; however, there is currently no estimated time frame for recovery," Asahi said in a statement.
According to international media, the impact of the cyber attack was limited to Asahi's activities in Japan. The Japanese company also stressed that it has not had any leaked personal information or customer data.
Asahi has more than 30 brewers, beverages, and food factories in Japan. Some companies have temporarily stopped processing orders, transportation, and the switchboard function due to system interruptions.
Cyber attacks are on the rise in Japan, with some of the most prominent incidents in recent years attracting attention to the issue.
According to a survey by Teikoku Databank in May 2025, about a third of Japanese companies have been attacked by cyber attacks.
According to Akamai Technologies, a cybersecurity company, distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks increased by 60% in December 2024 compared to the same period last year. This is also the highest level recorded in Japan.
In 2022, a data processing unit officially lost a USB drive containing the personal information of all 460,000 residents of Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture. The device was later found without incident.
However, when it comes to data protection at a higher level, Japan is rated quite high. The 2024 Global Cybersecurity Index has ranked this country as a "model" in the Asia-Pacific region, based on the country's legal mechanisms and handling measures.
