( October 9, 2026, 02:23 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Japan’s National Cybersecurity Office, part of the Cabinet Secretariat, said on Friday that organizations handling large volumes of personal data or sensitive information should swiftly strengthen cybersecurity measures, following multiple cases in which attackers exploited web-system vulnerabilities, supply chains and weak data management to steal data, including personal information. The government office called for stronger vulnerability and authentication controls, supply-chain security and data management, while urging corporate executives to treat cybersecurity as a management priority and increase investment and staffing as attacks become increasingly sophisticated, including through the misuse of artificial intelligence.Statement is attached (in Japanese)....
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