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Japanese government critical systems lack security controls amid rising cyberattacks

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Japan's Board of Audit identified 58 critical government systems lacking appropriate security controls. This comes as Japan faces increased cyberattacks, with at least 447 incidents reported in 2024. Nation-state actors and cybercriminals target government systems for cyber-espionage and cyber-physical attacks on critical infrastructure. The extended MirrorFace campaign has likely resulted in critical data loss. Japan is also facing threats from Chinese and North Korean APT groups, including the Lazarus Group. The country is ramping up its offensive capabilities with the Active Cyber Defense Law, but significant gaps remain in its defensive posture.

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  1. 24.09.2025 03:00 1 articles · 6d ago

    Board of Audit identifies 58 critical systems lacking security controls in Japan

    Japan's Board of Audit reported that 58 critical systems at a dozen government agencies lack appropriate security controls and management. This finding comes amid a surge in cyberattacks, with 447 incidents reported in 2024. The MirrorFace campaign and other threats from nation-state actors continue to target critical infrastructure.

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