Summary
On October 7, 2025, the ransomware group Qilin publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd., a Japanese company known for its production of beer and non-alcoholic beverages. According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd. |
| Domain | |
| Country | Japan |
| Attacking Group | Qilin |
| Date Reported | October 7, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “The full leak will be published soon, unless a company representative contacts us via the channels provided.” |
About Asahi Group Holdings
Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of beer and non-alcoholic beverages in Japan. Headquartered in Sumida, Tokyo, Asahi ranked 593rd on the Forbes Global 2000 list of the world’s largest companies in 2023.
About Qilin Group
The Qilin ransomware group is known for targeting large corporations and demanding hefty ransoms in exchange for not releasing sensitive data. Their attacks are often well-coordinated and strategically executed.
Proactive Response to Ransomware Threats
Organizations can proactively respond to ransomware threats by implementing robust cybersecurity measures and monitoring the darkweb for potential data leaks. Tools like the Domain Breach Scan can help companies keep an eye on any unauthorized exposure of their data and respond promptly to any threats.
Recommendations
- Monitor your domains and email addresses for exposure using reputable threat intelligence tools.
- Conduct a full compromise assessment and incident response drill internally.
- Verify backups and ensure they are offline and ransomware-resistant.
- Educate staff on phishing, social engineering, and lateral movement techniques used by groups like Qilin.
- Engage with cyber forensics and legal counsel before initiating contact with threat actors.
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Disclaimer
The MSPDarkIntel team does not engage in the exfiltration, downloading, taking, hosting, viewing, reposting, or disclosure of any stolen information.
All breach data reported here is sourced from publicly available threat intelligence feeds for awareness and early-warning purposes only.
Our goal is to inform organizations of emerging threats so they can take timely defensive action.
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