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Japan PM Takaichi Announces Emergency Cybersecurity Package

Bloomberg Technology Friday 06 November 2026, 09:09 UTC By Sakura Murakami 1 min read
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Takaichi Announces Emergency Cybersecurity Package Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced an emergency cybersecurity package on Friday, seeking to spearhead a more proactive stance to counter cyberattacks following a spate of security breaches that have rocked Japan Inc. She said that the package would include the use of artificial intelligence to strengthen basic protection measures and responses to cyberattacks. Around ¥10 billion ($63.2 million) has been earmarked for the steps,...

Cybersecurity Japan PM Takaichi Announces Emergency Cybersecurity Package Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced an emergency cybersecurity package on Friday, seeking to spearhead a more proactive stance to counter cyberattacks following a spate of security breaches that have rocked Japan Inc. She said that the package would include the use of artificial intelligence to strengthen basic protection measures and responses to cyberattacks. Around ¥10 billion ($63.2 million) has been earmarked for the steps, which include better investigative analysis of attacks and support for victims.
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