Cyberattacks on Japan surge: Is AI the “mastermind”? The vanished “language barrier” and the weaknesses of Japanese companies being targeted

The story

Cyberattacks against companies and public institutions in Japan are reportedly increasing. Cases have been reported in which AI is being used in attacks.

There is a view that as the use of AI advances, Japanese companies and organizations previously protected by the Japanese-language barrier are becoming easier to target.

Some observers also say that the factors associated with the Japanese-language barrier are changing. The attacks are also speculated to reflect the importance of the Japanese market and the advance of digitalization.

The article does not provide specific cases or details of damage, but focuses on the increase in attacks and the expanding use of AI.

At a glance

Cyber trendsCyberattacks targeting companies and public institutions in Japan are reportedly increasing.

AI adoptionCases have been reported in which AI is being used in attacks.

Japanese-language barrierIt has been suggested that companies previously protected by the Japanese-language barrier may increasingly become targets.

Shift in targetingIt has been suggested that Japanese companies and public institutions are becoming more likely to be targeted.

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