Japan and cybersecurity: What’s behind recent attacks and what’s being done?

What happened: Japan disclosed a flurry of cyber incidents exposing personal data, with early figures suggesting an unusually bad year for corporate data breaches. Targets ranged from restaurants and retailers to media groups and research institutions. Why it matters: Authorities are calling for renewed vigilance as attack methods evolve and AI lowers barriers for scammers. New laws allow more preemptive measures, but experts say reported cases may be just the tip of the iceberg.

Japan disclosed a flurry of cyber incidents exposing personal data, with early figures suggesting an unusually bad year for corporate data breaches. Targets ranged from restaurants and retailers to media groups and research institutions.

Authorities are calling for renewed vigilance as attack methods evolve and AI lowers barriers for scammers. New laws allow more preemptive measures, but experts say reported cases may be just the tip of the iceberg.