Japan Faces Wave of Cyberattacks Targeting Citizen Data

Since September, Japanese companies across all sectors have faced a growing wave of cyberattacks, with thousands of citizens' data stolen, including digitized driver's license files used for bank identification. The attacks may be facilitated by AI-driven, low-cost security testing, and the aging population's vulnerability to cybercrime. The scope and attribution remain unclear, but the trend signals a systemic threat to Japanese data security.