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Japan's Asahi Group says data of over 1.5m customers impacted by ransomware attack

( November 27, 2025, 08:50 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Japan’s food and beverage-focused Asahi Group Holdings said Thursday that the personal data of more than 1.5 million customers may have been stolen in the September ransomware attacks. The breach may also have impacted other data, including details of employees and others that amount to nearly 400,000 people, the company said in a statement. Forensic investigations have identified the attacker’s entry point, it said without elaborating. Restoration is in progress and comprehensive reviews of the communication infrastructure, from network control to backup strategies, will be conducted.Statement follows:...

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