
A ‘rescue team’ of experts will be established to help cyberattack-hit businesses with initial responses.
Japan's government has compiled emergency cybersecurity measures, including a rescue team of experts to assist businesses hit by cyberattacks and data breaches.
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Japan's government responded to recent high-profile personal data leaks caused by cyberattacks, including an incident involving GMO Internet Group.
A ‘rescue team’ of experts from the public and private sectors will be established to help cyberattack-hit businesses with initial responses
Japan’s government on Friday compiled a package of emergency measures to address a spate of recent personal data breaches caused by unauthorised access, amid growing public concerns over cybersecurity.
Among the measures are promoting the use of artificial intelligence to identify vulnerabilities in computer systems and creating several teams of highly skilled experts.
The package was announced at a meeting of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and relevant ministers on Friday. Takaichi instructed officials last week to draw up the package following a series of high-profile personal data leaks resulting from cyberattacks – such as one that hit internet service provider GMO Internet Group with a ransom demanded.

In view of the recent frequent cyber attacks that have led to the leakage of personal information, the Japanese government decided at a cabinet meeting to spend approximately 10 billion yen from the 2026 reserve fund to strengthen security and to consider the mandatory blocking of specific websites to prevent secondary damage.

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