12 stocks are attracting attention as cybersecurity-related plays following a succession of unauthorized-access incidents. As the scale of personal-information leaks worldwide is reported, the impact is spreading to Japanese companies as well.
Reports indicate that personal-information leaks caused by unauthorized access are spreading worldwide, with the total number of people affected by confirmed leaks said to have reached approximately 320 million. Following a report by The Nikkei, concerns have been raised that the effects could persist over the long term.
In Japan, unauthorized-access incidents have also been confirmed at more than 20 companies, with the number of leaked records said to have reached at least 70 million. This has renewed recognition of the importance of personal-information protection and security measures, increasing interest in related fields.
The article, part of the investor-focused "Targeted Picks: Winning Theme Stocks" section, features 12 cybersecurity-related stocks and introduces the latest developments. The selection is based in part on growing demand for stronger defenses as companies continue to digitize.