The latest episode, #58, of NoBorder News, a new media outlet covering topics taboo on terrestrial television, has been released. It examined the sharp increase in cyberattacks, the impact of personal information breaches and countermeasures. The guests, an IT journalist and a cybersecurity specialist, explained the current situation and challenges from their respective perspectives.
The latest episode of NoBorder News, #58, titled “Why Is Japan Being Targeted? The Abnormal Surge in Cyberattacks and the ‘Worst-Case Scenario’ Awaiting Us After Personal Information Breaches,” was released on 12 October 2026. The program examined the current state of unauthorized access and information breaches at companies and government agencies, the factors making Japanese companies more likely targets, and the risk of leaked information being misused.
The program organized key countermeasures from various perspectives, including vulnerabilities arising from outdated designs that serve as entry points for attacks and coordination among multiple departments, the difficulty of sending targeted emails in bulk, specific methods such as impersonation, phishing and ransomware, VPN vulnerabilities and countermeasures, and the impact of using AI.
The guests were IT journalist Inoue Toshiyuki (井上トシユキ) and Nakama Chikara (仲間力), who has been involved in cybersecurity education and analysis. Drawing on their expertise, they explained the protection of personal information and ways to improve security. The program was distributed via the official app and YouTube, and developed a multifaceted discussion while also answering questions from viewers.
NoBorder News has indicated that it will continue to examine cybersecurity-related challenges from multiple perspectives by incorporating expert knowledge and feedback from viewers.