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Preemptive Cybersecurity Laws Enforced in Japan Amid Rising Threats

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Laws enabling preemptive cybersecurity measures aimed at neutralizing hostile servers came into force in Japan on Thursday to address growing cyberattack threats before they cause damage.

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As part of "Active Cyber Defense (ACD)" to prevent cyberattacks, starting October 1st, it will be legally possible for the police and Self-Defense Forces to infiltrate attacking computers and "neutralize" them to prevent further attacks.

·Tokyo, Japan
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A new law related to "proactive cyber defense," which aims to prevent damage from cyberattacks by taking preemptive measures, came into effect on the 1st. Government-designated key infrastructure operators are now obligated to report to the government if they detect any signs of an attack. The law covers 258 businesses in 15 sectors, including electricity, railways, telecommunications, and finance…

·Japan
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On October 1st, the Japanese government will begin implementing "proactive cyber defense," a system designed to prevent damage from cyberattacks by taking preemptive measures, coinciding with the enforcement of the "Cyber Response Capability Enhancement Act and Related Laws" on the same day. In cases of serious incidents involving hacker groups with criminal intent, attacks on private companies, or those related to national security, the police,…

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Asahi broke the news in Tokyo, Japan on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
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