Tnw2026-10-12 08:48:37

Japan steps up cyber warnings as data leaks hit millions of customers

Japan’s government has told ministries, local authorities and companies to step up their cyber defences.

Summary

A wave of attacks has exposed the data of millions of customers. The National Cybersecurity Office sent the instructions on Friday, the Associated Press reported. “The attacks are getting increasingly sophisticated,” Digital Transformation Minister Toshiharu Furukawa said this week.

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Source: Tnw
Published: 2026-10-12 08:48:37
Author: ana-maria stanciuc
Category: toptechnology

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