At the end of September, a serious cyberattack paralyzed the Asahi Group Japanese factories. Japan's largest beer producer - which owns world-renowned brands such as Peroni, Pilsner Urquell and Grolsch – was forced to completely stop productionand suspend the order processing, shipping and customer service activitiesAlthough the international supply chain fortunately remained undisrupted, the loss of the domestic market was a serious economic and reputational damage reported to the company.
This case once again highlights that cyberattacks are no longer just IT problems: strategic threats that endanger business operations, which can reach anyone, regardless of industry.
Not a unique case – instructive examples from other companies
Pandora jewelry manufacturer (August 2025)
Danish Pandora, one of the world's largest jewelry distributors confirmed in early August that it had been the victim of a cyberattack. The incident resulted in unauthorized access to the company's IT systems and a significant amount of data being compromised. Although the full extent of the damage is unknown, experts say the personal data of millions of customers may have been affected. After the attack, Pandora temporarily shut down some of its online systems and initiated emergency recovery processes. The incident also resulted in a serious reputational crisis, as customer trust is of paramount importance to a luxury brand.
European airports (September 2025)
Mid-September Coordinated cyberattack hits several major European airportsThe targets included London Heathrow, Berlin and Brussels airports. The attacks resulted in Hundreds of flights were canceled, tens of thousands of passengers were stranded in the terminals, and airlines suffered losses in the millions. Experts say the attacks may have been carried out by politically motivated groups testing the vulnerabilities of Europe's critical infrastructure. The incident highlights how airports' digital systems are a prime target, and cybersecurity risks can directly translate into passenger safety concerns.
Jaguar Land Rover (September 2025)
Jaguar Land Rover suffered a large-scale cyberattack in early September, which is why the company's factories have at least Production completely stopped by October 1stThis meant the loss of production of thousands of cars per day, as well as tens of millions of pounds in losses caused to the company. The attack did not only affect JLR: the Suppliers operating in Nitra, Slovakia (e.g. exhaust system manufacturer Eberspächer) were also forced to shut down, with their employees working part-time or on leave. The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and the authorities are working together to restore systems. Unions fear that without government help, mass layoffs could follow.
Why is all this happening?
Cybercriminals have many motivations: making money, pursuing political or ideological goals, or simply destabilizing critical infrastructure. However, there is one thing in common: they are looking for the weak link in the defense.
What can companies do?
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The biggest risk: inaction
Cyberattacks today are no longer about whether they “could happen,” but rather whether they will happen. When The question is whether the company will be prepared or unprepared.
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