Overview

• Qilin listed Asahi on its dark‑web leak site on October 7, asserting it stole about 9,300 files totaling roughly 27 gigabytes.
• The group posted images purportedly showing budgets, contracts and personal data, which have not been independently verified.
• Asahi confirmed a ransomware incident and an unauthorized transfer of data, stating that investigations and system restoration continue.
• Domestic breweries have resumed operations with alternative shipping processes, yet shipments remain constrained and some retailers report shortages.
• Japan’s chief cabinet secretary pledged stronger nationwide cybersecurity measures as security trackers described Qilin as highly active in 2025.