Japan is running out of its favorite beer after ransomware attack

A cyberattack hit Japanese beverage giant Asahi, crippling its computer systems and forcing the company to halt beer production and deliveries across Japan, creating shortages of the popular Super Dry beer. The incident highlights Japan's growing cybersecurity crisis, with ransomware attacks rising 12% in 2024 as criminals increasingly target Japanese companies known for weak defenses and willingness to pay ransoms.