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Cyberattack on Asahi Sparks Beer Shortage Fears

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A major beverage company has suffered a significant cyberattack, leading to a widespread system failure and production halt. The incident crippled its logistics network, forcing the suspension of orders, shipments, and operations at dozens of its factories. This disruption has raised concerns about potential shortages of its top-selling beer and has delayed new product launches. While the company has not detected any leak of customer data, it is investigating the attack, which is suspected to be ransomware. There is currently no timeline for the full restoration of services, though international operations remain unaffected.

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