Following a series of information leaks, the National Police Agency Commissioner says, ``Security measures and thorough identification checks''

At a regular press conference on the 8th, National Police Agency Commissioner Yoshinobu Kusunobu said that in response to a series of leaks of personal information due to unauthorized access targeting companies, ``we need to move forward with investigations and clarify the actual situation,'' and ``I want people to take basic security measures, such as setting passwords and proper management.''

At the press conference, Kusunoki explained that cyberattacks are being carried out using a variety of techniques to target companies and organizations, and that it is not clear at this point the background of the incidents or whether they are related to each other.

Director Kusunoki said, ``Information leaks are occurring one after another.As the police, we will work with related ministries and agencies to ensure a safe and secure cyberspace, both in terms of arrests and deterrence.''

Companies and organizations were asked to take basic measures, such as checking their organization's security measures, updating software, and ensuring password strength.

Up to 6.6 million members' personal information, including driver's license images, was leaked from the car-sharing service ``Times Car.'' Minister Kusunoki warned against ``spoofing'' and called on businesses involved in opening savings accounts and lending money to thoroughly verify their identity.

Measures for individuals include setting secure passwords and using apps recommended by the National Police Agency to block fraudulent calls. Because it is possible that credit card information could be stolen from a fake email purporting to be from the company that leaked the information, we asked people not to click on links in emails, but instead to access the official website.

If you receive a suspicious call, call ``#9110'', a dedicated police consultation line, and if you have been victimized, please report it to the police.