"The Asahi attack shows just how costly operational downtime can be when cyber resilience isn't robust enough to withstand disruption. Production halts are no longer rare events, our research shows that 77% of UK security leaders say downtime from a cyber-attack is now one of their biggest concerns, and nearly two-thirds (63%) fear the financial fallout from ransomware could cripple their organisation."
"This incident also reflects a wider reality with our research highlighting that 59% of CISOs already viewing cyber as the single biggest threat facing the UK right now, above AI and other risks. True resilience isn't about preventing every attack, but about building the ability to anticipate, withstand and recover fast enough to keep operations running. For manufacturers, where legacy infrastructure, supply chains, and safety are intertwined, that means rethinking resilience strategies before the next outage makes headlines."
Asahi halted production and suspended shipments at up to 30 plants after a cyber attack caused a system failure across its Japanese operations. Call centre and customer service operations were also disrupted. European and UK brands including Peroni, Grolsch, and Fullers were not affected. Asahi is investigating the attack, with no timeline announced for resuming normal operations and with further details on the attack and its cause yet to be released. The incident aligns with broader high-profile cyber incidents in major retailers. Security executives warn that operational downtime and ransomware pose severe financial and operational risks, urging manufacturers to strengthen resilience.
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