Tag: Japan
Is There a “SNAKE” Under Honda’s Hood?
Although metamorphically, however, many cybersecurity experts believe that “there is a Snake under Honda’s hood”. Yes, you read it right! Operations of the Japanese...
Japanese Cryptocurrency Exchange Coincheck Hacked; Customers’ Emails Exposed
Cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck admitted that it has become a victim of a security incident in which unknown hackers accessed emails sent to the firm...
Hackers Illicitly Access 160,000 Nintendo Accounts
Nintendo admitted that over 160,000 of its gamers’ accounts have been hacked, after hackers exploited Nintendo Network ID (NNID) login system. In an official...
Japan Embraces AI Tools to Fight Cyberattacks with US$237 Million Investment
Japan’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) confirmed that it’s going to invest nearly ¥25.6 billion (approximately US$237.12 million) to develop AI-based security tools to defend...
Japanese Consumers in Panic Buying Mode for Face Masks; Become Victims...
The Japan Times reported that the Japan Cybercrime Control Center has raised the alerts for cybercrimes in Japan, triggered by hackers taking advantage over...
Increasing Ransomware Attacks on Japan Impacts its State of Cyber-Readiness: Study
A study of 60 countries reveals that Japan is in the top five most cyber-secure country. However, increasing mobile and computer ransomware attacks targeted...
Japan, Canada and U.K. Welcome Google’s Titan Key
Google introduced USB-C Titan Security Keys in Japan, Canada and the UK including countries like Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland. The Google...
Following Mitsubishi, Pasco and Kobe Steel Disclose Data Breaches
Japanese companies, Pasco Corp. and Kobe Steel, rendering services to the Japanese armed forces, disclosed a possible data breach that took place in May...
Coronavirus Propagates Emotet Malspam Campaign in Japan
The World Health Organization (WHO.) has declared the outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). However, hackers...
Japan Designs Emergency Proposal on Cybersecurity Ahead of the 2020 Olympic...
Japan is gearing up for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer, however, the website for Olympics and Paralympic Games might be...
