Japan
China Malware reportedly infiltrated Japanese Military Networks via infected USB Flash Drives
China has long been accused of conducting cyber espionage campaigns against rival nations, with security experts frequently warning about sophisticated attacks targeting government and military infrastructure. A recent report has once again raised concerns after allegations emerged that malware linked to a Chinese hacking group infiltrated Japanese military computer systems through compromised USB flash drives. […]
Japan Asahi ransomware attack leaks data of over 1.52 million customers
Ransomware attacks not only cause immediate downtime and significant financial losses, but can also inflict long-term damage on a company’s reputation and operations. A recent example is the cyberattack targeting Japan-based beer brewing giant Asahi, which resulted in a major data breach affecting more than 1.52 million customers. Asahi’s CEO and President, Atsushi Katsuki, confirmed […]
Hackers infiltrate servers of Japanese Government Cybersecurity Agency
In a concerning turn of events, the servers of Japan’s National Center of Incident Readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity (NISC) fell victim to a cyberattack by a hacking group, highlighting the vulnerability of even the most secure digital entities. NISC plays a pivotal role in Japan’s cybersecurity landscape by serving as a centralized platform to […]
Japan governments hit by Killnet Hacking group of Russia
Killnet hacking group of Russia is suspected to have disrupted around 20 government websites related to the Japanese government. According to an update released by Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno, a foreign interference is suspected behind the attack. But the role of Killnet hacking group that is being sponsored by Kremlin is yet to be […]
Now Japan bans the use of Huawei 5G equipment
Following the footsteps of United States, New Zealand, UK, and Australia, the Japanese government has started to pressurize companies operating in its region to impose a ban on the use of Huawei’s 5G Network equipment in their respective day to day operations and service renderings. The move comes after a few days of the government’s […]
Cyber Attacks on Japan’s Critical Infrastructure touches 128 billion mark
Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry of Japan has disclosed that the cyber attacks made on their nation’s critical infrastructure touched the mark of 128 billion- a 2.4 fold increase from the previous year. And the Ministry added in their announcement that half of the attacks were launched from China. Initially, the primary targets of the […]
