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Japan's Cybersecurity and Digital Transformation Challenges: An In-Depth Overview
Increasing Cyber Threats Among Global Actors
Japan faces a rising tide of cyber threats, with authorities issuing alerts about sophisticated cyberattacks reportedly linked to Chinese hacker groups. Notably, sectors such as the semiconductor industry, telecommunications, and aerospace are primary targets, posing significant risks to national security and economic stability. The covert nature of these attacks—often carried out quietly and undetectably—compounds the challenge for Japanese agencies striving to defend critical infrastructure.