The official website of the Japan External Trade Organization, JETRO, was hit by unauthorized access from outside the organization. Publication was temporarily suspended and the cause is under investigation. The recovery schedule has not been specified, and the scope of the impact remains unknown.
On the 19th, JETRO temporarily suspended publication on its website after it was hit by unauthorized access from outside the organization. It is investigating the cause and whether any information was leaked, but there is currently no prospect for recovery.
JETRO is an independent administrative agency that supports Japanese companies’ exports and overseas expansion. The unauthorized access occurred on the 14th, and publication has been suspended since the 17th. The official website provides overseas economic and trade information and information on programs and seminars.
No details have been provided on future measures or when the investigation results will be disclosed, and stakeholders are watching for developments.