Japan activates powers to access, neutralize cyberattack servers
By Genta Nakanishi ( October 2, 2026, 03:50 GMT | Insight) -- Japan put into effect Thursday new powers allowing authorities to access and neutralize servers used in serious cyberattacks, marking a key step in the implementation of its active cyber-defense regime. The broader framework also includes government collection and analysis of communications information and expanded public-private cooperation to share cyber-threat information and mitigate attacks.Japan has put into effect new powers allowing authorities to access and neutralize servers used in serious cyberattacks, marking a key step in the implementation of its active cyber-defense regime....
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