Japan urges firms to boost cybersecurity as AI-driven cyberattacks surge (en.sedaily.com)

Japan's government is urging companies to enhance their cybersecurity measures following a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks and data breaches. Highlighting recent incidents that have exposed millions of personal data records, such as the breach of Times Car, officials are emphasizing the need for organizations to treat cybersecurity as a critical management issue. The government calls for increased investment in security infrastructure and the establishment of specialized response units that can swiftly relay incident information to the National Cyber Office (NCO) to mitigate further risks. Significantly, this push comes as attacks continue to evolve, with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party noting a trend of "saturation attacks," where AI automates extensive, repetitive assaults. Masaaki Taira, head of AI policy for the party, stressed the necessity for advanced technical measures capable of detecting anomalies in real-time and preventing the leakage of sensitive information post-breach. As cybersecurity incidents become more sophisticated, these developments underline the urgent need for enhanced collaboration between public and private sectors to bolster Japan's defenses against increasingly complex cyber threats.