Japan's top beer faces shortage due to cyberattack.

A cyberattack has disrupted Asahi beer production in Japan, causing potential shortages with no expected recovery timeline.

Alright, listen up! Japan's about to face a serious crisis—an Asahi beer shortage! A cyberattack has knocked out their systems, and after five days in the trenches, they’re forced to go manual. Yup, they're writing orders down like it’s the 1800s! But here’s the kicker: it's not just for looks; shipments and call center operations are on hold. This ain’t just a hiccup; it's a full-on beer emergency!

Asahi revealed they were hit with a ransomware attack and are keeping the juicy details under wraps to avoid further chaos. Now, major retailers are sweating bullets, predicting that stocks of the beloved Asahi Super Dry could run out by the weekend unless they get their act together. The situation is dire, and we’re all praying for a swift recovery because, let’s be real, no one wants to enter the weekend without their favorite brew!

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