This Week in News: In Our Cybersecurity Era

Taylor Swift’s latest album dropped today, and in that media frenzy you might have missed a few important updates. Hit pause for just a few moments while we update you on the cybersecurity headlines from the last few days: from breweries on the brink to fresh extortion schemes and zero-day chaos, we

🍺 Asahi Beer on the Brink: Cyberattack Halts Japan Orders

Japan’s brewing giant Asahi is facing a crisis after a cyberattack crippled its ordering, shipping, and call center systems. The outage, now stretching into its fifth day, has forced breweries to suspend production and sparked real concerns that shelves could soon run out of Super Dry beer. For millions who count on the brand, it feels like we are never ever getting back together with our favorite pint anytime soon. The company has yet to share a timeline for full recovery, raising fears of longer-term supply chain fallout.

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💰 Oracle Customers Face Extortion Emails

Some Oracle E-Business Suite users are receiving alarming extortion emails, with attackers claiming they’ve stolen sensitive customer data tied to unpatched vulnerabilities. The emails threaten public leaks unless payment demands are met, putting businesses in a bind between risk and ransom. While Oracle is still assessing the full scale, it’s clear that cybercriminals had a marvelous time ruining everything. Companies relying on E-Business Suite are urged to tighten defenses and patch systems immediately.

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🏛️ Shutdown Showdown: CISA Braces for Impact

This is why we can’t have nice things: the ongoing U.S. government shutdown has severely reduced staffing at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), with only about 35% of its workforce still active. At the same time, Congress failed to reauthorize the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA 2015), further limiting the agency’s ability to coordinate with the private sector.

This double blow comes at a time of heightened cyber risk and may delay federal response to emerging threats — a reminder of how geopolitical and legislative events can directly shape the cyber defense landscape.

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⚠️ GoAnywhere MFT: Zero-Day Abuse in the Wild

A critical vulnerability, CVE-2025-10035, in Fortra’s GoAnywhere MFT software has moved from disclosure to active exploitation within days. The flaw, which allows remote command injection through the License Servlet component, gives attackers a direct path into sensitive file transfer environments. It’s a stark reminder that in cybersecurity, band-aids don’t fix bullet holes. Experts and government agencies alike are urging organizations to patch immediately before the damage spreads further.

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🔑 Key Takeaways

• Business disruption is a prime tactic. Asahi’s cyberattack shows that paralyzing operations can be as damaging as stealing data.

• Extortion threats keep evolving. Oracle’s case illustrates attackers’ willingness to combine technical exploits with psychological and financial pressure.

• Cyber defense depends on governance. The U.S. shutdown demonstrates that political factors can create vulnerabilities just as dangerous as technical flaws.

• Zero-days remain a critical patching challenge. Exploits against GoAnywhere reinforce the need for rapid updates and strong monitoring.

💭 Final Thought

Cybersecurity doesn’t follow an album release schedule — attacks can hit at any time, and the best defense is vigilance paired with rapid response. The question is: Are you ready for it?