Trend Micro announced an emergency support package to combat cyberattacks in the AI era. It will provide up to ¥10 billion in support for businesses and individuals, while deploying specialist personnel.
Trend Micro, a major cybersecurity company, has announced an emergency support package to counter the threat of cyberattacks exploiting AI. It will initially provide cyber-resilience support for businesses and individuals, prioritising operators of critical infrastructure and large companies.
As an indicator of the domestic threat, 607 cyberattacks were recorded in Japan from January to September, exceeding the 594 recorded in full-year 2025. CEO Chen stressed the need for cooperation between the public and private sectors, including individuals, at an online press conference, and said that Japan as a whole is facing cyber risks.
具体的な支援として、セキュリティ基盤「TrendAI Vision One」のライセンス利用料を総額で最大100億円分提供するほか、現場に深く入り込み対策を伴走支援する専門人材「フォワード・デプロイド・エンジニア（FDE）」の派遣を準備している。中小企業向けには60日間の無料体験版提供も計画される。
For individuals, the company will provide a smartphone scam-prevention app free of charge for 90 days. CEO Chen pointed to the way AI is enhancing attackers’ skills and called on readers to shift to defensive systems adapted to the AI era. He also mentioned concerns about the increasing sophistication of phishing scams and the risk that they could lead to other attacks.