In late September 2025, Japan’s largest brewer, Asahi Group Holdings , became the latest high-profile victim of a ransomware attack that sent shockwaves through the beverage industry and beyond. The attack, claimed by the Russia-based Qilin ransomware group , disrupted operations across Asahi’s domestic facilities and exposed sensitive corporate data, highlighting the growing threat of cybercrime to critical supply chains. What Happened? On September 29 , Asahi disclosed a cy