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Japan’s New Active Cyber Defence Strategy to Counter Growing Threats

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Japan’s New Active Cyber Defence Strategy to Counter Growing Threats

Japan is taking decisive steps to enhance its cybersecurity through a new strategy of “active cyber defence.” This approach enables authorized hackers working for the police...

Japan Attributes Ongoing Cyberattacks to China-Linked MirrorFace Group

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Japan Attributes Ongoing Cyberattacks to China-Linked MirrorFace Group

Japan's National Police Agency (NPA) and the National Centre of Incident Readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity (NISC) have officially attributed a prolonged cyberattack...

CISA Urges Immediate Fix for Critical Array Networks Flaw

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CISA Urges Immediate Fix for Critical Array Networks Flaw

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a warning regarding a critical security flaw in Array Networks AG and vxAG secure access gateways....

JPCERT Shares Tips for Detecting Ransomware Attacks Using Windows Event Logs

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JPCERT Shares Tips for Detecting Ransomware Attacks Using Windows Event Logs

Japan’s Computer Emergency Response Center (JPCERT/CC) recently revealed strategies to detect ransomware attacks by analyzing Windows Event Logs, offering vital early detection...

Kadokawa Group Hit by Major Ransomware Attack

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Kadokawa Group Hit by Major Ransomware Attack

Kadokawa Group, the parent company of renowned game developer FromSoftware, has fallen victim to a gruesome ransomware attack. The Japanese conglomerate, known for its diverse...

Is Your Data Safe? Fujitsu Discovers Breach, Customers Warned

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Is Your Data Safe? Fujitsu Discovers Breach, Customers Warned

Fujitsu, a leading Japanese technology company, recently faced a grave cybersecurity breach when it discovered malware on some of its computer systems, potentially leading...

Japan Blames Lazarus for PyPi Supply Chain Attack

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Japan Blames Lazarus for PyPi Supply Chain Attack

Japanese cybersecurity officials issued a warning that North Korea's infamous Lazarus Group hacking group recently launched a supply chain attack on the PyPI software repository...

Ransomware Attack Forces Major Japanese Port to Halt its Operation

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Ransomware Attack Forces Major Japanese Port to Halt its Operation

A ransomware attack was launched against Japan's biggest and busiest trading port by a cybercriminal outfit believed to be based in Russia. Following the incident,...

Upgraded Security Deal Among Japan and Australia Against Chinese Cybercrimes

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Upgraded Security Deal Among Japan and Australia Against Chinese Cybercrimes

On Saturday, a new defense cooperation pact was signed between Japan and Australia to recognize the deteriorating security situation in the region as a consequence of China's...

Japanese City Worker Loses USB Containing Resident's Personal Data

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Japanese City Worker Loses USB Containing Resident's Personal Data

A Japanese city has been compelled to apologise after a contractor admitted to losing a USB memory stick holding the personal data of over 500,000 inhabitants following...

Phishing Emails Faking Voicemails aim to Steal Your Data

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Phishing Emails Faking Voicemails aim to Steal Your Data

Vishing is the practice of sending phishing emails to victims that appear to be voicemail alerts to acquire their Microsoft 365 and Outlook login information. Researchers...

Emotet Trojan Returns After a Dormant Period: Detected in Japan

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Emotet Trojan Returns After a Dormant Period: Detected in Japan

Emotet Trojan is a highly advanced and sophisticated malware in today’s world. First detected in 2014, it is deemed as one of the most prevalent threats of the decade. After...

Japan mentioned Russia in its new cybersecurity strategy

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Japan mentioned Russia in its new cybersecurity strategy

The Japanese government on Tuesday officially approved a new three-year cybersecurity strategy, where Russia, China and North Korea are mentioned for the first time as potential...

Data From Fujitsu is Being Sold on the Dark Web

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Data From Fujitsu is Being Sold on the Dark Web

An organisation called Marketo is selling data from Fujitsu on the dark web, although the firm claims the information "appears to be tied to customers" rather than their...

Cinobi Banking Malware Targets Japanese Cryptocurrency Exchange Users via Malvertising Campaign

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Cinobi Banking Malware Targets Japanese Cryptocurrency Exchange Users via Malvertising Campaign

Researchers at Trend Micro discovered a new social engineering-based malvertising campaign targeting Japanese users with a malicious application disguised as a free porn...

Cyberattacks Zero in Tokyo Olympics as Games Begin

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Cyberattacks Zero in Tokyo Olympics as Games Begin

Malicious malware and websites have targeted both event organizers and regular spectators as the Tokyo Olympics' opening ceremony approaches. According to Tokyo-based...

FujiFilm Shuts Down Network Following Ransomware Attack

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FujiFilm Shuts Down Network Following Ransomware Attack

Japanese multinational conglomerate FujiFilm, headquartered in Tokyo suffered a ransomware attack on Tuesday night. The company has shut down portions of its network to...

Japanese E-Commerce Platform Mercari Suffers Major Data Breach

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Japanese E-Commerce Platform Mercari Suffers Major Data Breach

Mercari, an e-commerce platform, has disclosed a major data breach that occurred as a result of the Codecov supply-chain attack. Mercari is a publicly listed Japanese online...

Tokyo Gas Discloses Data Breach Impacting Anime-style Dating Simulation Game

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Tokyo Gas Discloses Data Breach Impacting Anime-style Dating Simulation Game

Recently a cyber attack has been reported by Tokyo Gas, the game’s developer and also known as a Japanese utility giant; the company said that around 10,000 email...

UK National Cyber Security Centre Reveals Russia’s Plan to Disrupt Tokyo Olympics

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UK National Cyber Security Centre Reveals Russia’s Plan to Disrupt Tokyo Olympics

The UK National Cyber Security Centre recently revealed that in an attempt to completely disrupt the 'world's premier sporting event' the Russian military intelligence...

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