By Genta Nakanishi ( November 2, 2026, 11:21 GMT | Insight) -- Japan's GMO Internet Group acknowledged shortcomings in its cybersecurity measures after a cyberattack potentially affecting up to 26,739 virtual private servers, saying previously identified security weaknesses had not been adequately addressed. The company also sought intervention under Japan's new active cyberdefense framework, although a legal expert said private companies have no formal mechanism to request such measures and authorities must independently determine whether the statutory requirements are met.Japan's GMO Internet Group, a major provider of Internet infrastructure and financial services, acknowledged shortcomings in its cybersecurity measures Monday, saying vulnerabilities previously identified by its own specialists had not been adequately addressed before a cyberattack on its cloud service was discovered in October....
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