Japanese companies told to strengthen cybersecurity investment amid rising threats

By Sachiko Sakamaki ( October 28, 2025, 06:28 GMT | Insight) -- With cyberattacks by state and non-state actors increasingly threaten everyday life, a Japanese lawmaker from the governing party has urged companies to view cybersecurity spending as a strategic investment rather than a cost. Takuya Hirai, a Lower House member of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and former digital minister, told a cybersecurity symposium in Tokyo on Tuesday that vigilance is needed against potential foreign interference in Japan’s elections and the growing public reliance on artificial intelligence for decision-making.With cyberattacks by state and non-state actors increasingly threaten everyday life, a Japanese lawmaker from the governing party has urged companies to view cybersecurity spending as a strategic investment rather than a cost....

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Japanese companies told to strengthen cybersecurity investment amid rising threats

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