"No one is safe from cyber attacks, it seems-a lesson Japan's Asahi Group, maker of the popular Asahi Super Dry beer, learned last week after a significant cybersecurity breach brought its Japanese factories to a standstill. In a statement, the company said there was evidence of "a potential unauthorized transfer of data," and that they'd been the target of a ransomware attack."
"With systems down company-wide, the beer giant even resorted to filling orders by fax, according to the Independent. Reuters reported that one yakitori joint on its last keg of Asahi had to temporarily switch to Sapporo. "It's a bit of a problem," chef Tomiko Yano told Reuters. "We specialise in yakitori (skewered chicken) and it pairs really well with Super Dry. A lot of customers say that, so I'm a little worried (about the shortage).""
A ransomware attack forced Asahi Group to halt production at Japanese breweries after evidence indicated a potential unauthorized transfer of data. Production and shipments stopped for a week, prompting retailers including 7-Eleven to prepare for shortages and some outlets to seek alternative brands. With systems down, the company temporarily filled orders by fax; one yakitori restaurant reported switching to Sapporo while expressing concern about pairing with Super Dry. Production has mostly resumed and partial shipments will return, but the incident underscored beer's cultural ties and supply-chain fragility. Other food news: Tom Sietsema left the Washington Post; Wild Cherry opened in A24's Cherry Lane Theater; Bon Appétit profiled Cameron George of SirDavis.
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