Japan Declares Cybersecurity Emergency, Experts Nod to AI

Japan declares cyber emergency after hackers expose data of millions of citizens

Japan has warned ministries, local bodies and companies to tighten cybersecurity after a surge in attacks and data leaks. Officials and experts say AI is helping hackers scale phishing and vulnerability scans, raising the risk of more breaches.

Japan Declares Cybersecurity Emergency, Experts Nod to AI

Masaki Hiraoka, managing director Blackpanda, told The Financial Times AI could mean that ‘smaller services that previously weren’t worth the effort could become viable targets.’

Japan Declares Nationwide Cybersecurity Emergency Amid Rising Data Breaches Affecting Millions

Japan has declared a nationwide cybersecurity emergency due to a significant increase in cyberattacks targeting various businesses, resulting in the exposure of personal data for millions of citizens. Major corporations, such as convenience store chain Lawson, Daiwa Securities, and second-hand retailer BookOff, have been implicated in reported data leaks. Most notably, a cyberattack on the […]

Japan declares ‘a state of emergency in cyberspace’

Gizmodo reports: We haven’t quite reached the cyber apocalypse that artificial intelligence companies have warned their technology could unleash on the world, but we’re getting uncomfortably close to a catastrophe on a national scale. According to a report from the Financial Times, Japan is being hammered by cyberattacks, prompting regulators to search for ways to protect financial institutions from potentially devastating disruptions and leadin…

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Japan has declared a cybersecurity emergency, following a spate of attacks on its companies in recent weeks. Some experts are already pointing the finger at AI. Over 20 major firms, including convenience store chain Lawson and car rental operator Times Car, have reported attacks, according to The Financial Times, leading to the loss of tens […] Thank you for subscribing to our RSS feed!