AI
NTT Data nears deal to build Anthropic’s first Japan data centre in Osaka
Reports indicate NTT Data is close to agreeing with Anthropic to construct a dedicated AI facility in Osaka, marking the AI firm’s first standalone site in Japan.
Japan
Everything Threat Times has reported about Japan: 8 stories, newest first. Part of our Cyber Attacks coverage.
Cyber Attacks
Japan orders cyber defense upgrades after wave of data leaks hits millions
Tokyo issues urgent instructions to ministries and companies following sophisticated attacks that exposed customer records at major firms.
Cyber Attacks
Japan NCSH Chief Declares Cyber Emergency After 20+ Major Firms Hit
Japan’s cybersecurity chief declares a state of emergency after more than twenty major companies report recent data breaches and cyber attacks.
Malware & Ransomware
Japan Extradites Russian National to Germany Over Qilin Ransomware Allegations
Japanese authorities confirmed the arrest and transfer of a suspect linked to the Qilin ransomware group, marking a significant international law enforcement action.
Cloud Security
Ransomware Attack Disrupts IDCF Cloud Services for Japanese Government Clients
A ransomware incident has caused outages at an eastern Japan data center cluster operated by major infrastructure provider IDC Frontier, impacting government users.
Cyber Attacks
Japanese Government Urges Security Checks After Wave of Cyberattacks Exposes Millions
A surge of cyberattacks on Japanese firms in September has exposed vast amounts of data, prompting officials to mandate immediate security audits.
Malware & Ransomware
Germany Arrests Alleged Qilin Ransomware Leader After Japan Extradition
Authorities in Germany have detained a Russian national suspected of being a key member of the Qilin ransomware group following his extradition from Japan.
Cyber Attacks
JPCERT warns of rising Japanese data leaks via mobile API abuse and Metabase flaws
Japan’s cybersecurity center reports a sharp increase in web data leaks driven by attackers exploiting mobile APIs and known software vulnerabilities.