Japan Declares Cyberspace Emergency After Extensive Cyberattack Campaign

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Published: 2026-10-09
Category: world
Source: Financial Times
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Japan has declared a cyberspace emergency following a series of widespread cyberattacks that have affected critical infrastructure. Rail operators, car manufacturers, karaoke chains, and police systems were impacted, prompting the financial services regulator to warn banks against accepting driving licenses for new accounts. This situation highlights growing national security concerns regarding digital vulnerabilities across various sectors.

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