Japan Mandates Cyber Defense Improvements Following Attack Wave
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Oct 12
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What happened
Japan’s government has instructed ministries, local authorities, and companies to improve their cyber defenses. This mandate follows a wave of sophisticated attacks that have exposed customer information belonging to millions of people. The instructions require tightening security across supply chains and updating security software.
From thenextweb.com
Why it matters
The government is expanding its authority to take steps to neutralize attackers using their tools under its active cyber defence law. The mandates aim to address increasing cyber threats, following disclosures of attacks by more than 20 major Japanese companies.
From thenextweb.com
Who's involved
- Liberal Democratic PartyDefunct Australian political party
- Bank of JapanThe central bank of Japan
- Hiroshi KajiyamaJapanese politician
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The entities involved
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Liberal Democratic Party
defunct Australian political party
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