Japan unveils emergency cybersecurity plan after hacking wave

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced Monday an emergency cybersecurity policy package in response to a recent wave of hacking incidents, vowing swift countermeasures and cooperation with global efforts to identify attackers. Dozens of Japanese businesses have reported unauthorized system access and potential client data leaks in recent weeks. Takaichi stated the government will compile the emergency measures by next week, addressing growing public anxiety over the misuse of leaked information. A Chinese AI cybersecurity tool called Artex was linked to several recent hacks, according to GMO Internet Group, which itself faced a $50 million ransom demand. The incidents highlight AI's expanding role in cyberattacks globally.