In August 2024, Stoli Group, a multinational vodka producer, suffered a severe ransomware attack that crippled its IT infrastructure, including its ERP system and core internal processes (e.g., accounting). The disruption forced operations into manual mode, delaying financial reporting and triggering accusations of debt default from lenders. The attack contributed significantly to the bankruptcy of two U.S. subsidiaries—Stoli Group USA and Kentucky Owl—amid $84 million in debt. Systems were projected to remain offline until at least Q1 2025, exacerbating financial strain alongside pre-existing legal battles with the Russian government, declining post-pandemic alcohol demand, and inflation. The incident underscores ransomware’s capacity to destabilize large enterprises, mirroring cases like Clorox and Brunswick Corporation, where attacks caused losses exceeding $85 million and operational paralysis for weeks.