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Japanese cyber authorities issue alert against China-linked MirrorFace cyberattacks

( January 8, 2025, 09:25 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Japanese authorities issued an alert today, identifying the China-linked group MirrorFace as responsible for a series of cyberattacks using malware to steal information related to Japanese national security and advanced technologies, including semiconductors and space developments. The National Police Agency and the National Center of Incident Readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity warned businesses, organizations and data security communities to implement preventive measures. The alert follows a warning from both agencies last month that identified the North Korea-linked group TraderTraitor as responsible for the theft of cryptocurrency valued at 48.2 billion yen ($305 million) from DMM Bitcoin in May 2024.The statements, in Japanese, are attached....

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