Japan's app-server attacks may involve AI automation, government agency says
By Genta Nakanishi ( October 19, 2026, 03:44 GMT | Insight) -- Cyberattacks targeting Japanese companies through vulnerabilities in mobile-app backend servers may involve artificial intelligence-driven automation, Japan's government research agency told MLex. Cybersecurity experts warned that AI could make attacks more efficient and widespread, while systems previously considered less likely to be targeted are also coming under attack, highlighting growing security risks for businesses.Cyberattacks targeting Japanese companies through vulnerabilities in mobile-app backend servers may have involved artificial intelligence-driven automation, according to a government research agency that identified the attack technique....
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