No suds for you! Asahi attack leaves Japanese drinkers dry • The Register

Ransomware has left Japan's biggest brewer struggling to ship beer, with Asahi warning domestic customers to brace for patchy supplies while its core systems stay offline.

Last week, Asahi suffered an online invasion that shut down its Japanese distribution system and call centers, but in a Friday update, the venerable drinks biz said systems weren't restored yet and that only limited manual orders and deliveries had begun.

Asahi hasn't responded to our questions about the incident. However, it has confirmed ransomware was to blame in its press release and said there are traces suggesting a possible unauthorized data transfer. The brewer is keeping technical details under wraps, claiming disclosure could cause further damage.

"To prevent further damage, we are withholding specific detai