Japan’s Asahi Aims to Restore Logistics by February Following Cyberattack

Japan’s Asahi Group on Thursday [November 27] said it aims to normalize logistical operations by February after a cyberattack in late September forced widespread suspension, though not all products will be available to ship by that time. The beverage maker, known for its flagship Super Dry beer, also said the personal details of 1.52 million … Read more

Insurers Paid Nearly £200 Million in Cyber Claims for UK Businesses in 2024

Insurers paid £197 million (US$259.2 million) in cyber claims in 2024 for UK businesses – a 230% increase, or £138 million (US$181.6 million) more than in 2023, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI). Malware and ransomware alone accounted for 51% of all claims, up from a total of 32% of all claims in … Read more

Japanese Companies Brace for More Attacks as Cybercrimes Climb

The recent wave of cyberattacks against Japanese businesses has exposed critical weaknesses in the country’s corporate digital defenses, fueling fears of further disruption to sales and supply chains.In the past month, Asahi Group Holdings Ltd. was forced to take its distribution system offline and revert to phone orders for beer and beverages after a ransomware … Read more