Japan launches nationwide USB security review after military malware incident
By Genta Nakanishi ( July 3, 2026, 03:15 GMT | Insight) -- Japan will inspect the use of USB memory devices at municipalities nationwide after the Ground Self-Defense Force acknowledged that malware-infected USB drives had remained undetected on its systems for nearly a year. Cabinet chief Minoru Kihara told reporters on Thursday that the internal-affairs ministry is preparing a nationwide survey of local governments to strengthen cybersecurity measures.Japan will inspect the use of USB memory devices at municipalities nationwide after the Ground Self-Defense Force, or GSDF, acknowledged that malware-infected USB drives had remained undetected on its systems for nearly a year....
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