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Japan's vulnerability to cyberattacks has become increasingly evident. Notable incidents include the hacking of airline operations, leading to flight delays, as well as breaches of popular platforms like NicoNico Douga, which was targeted by ransomware attacks demanding millions of dollars. Such attacks are often orchestrated by groups like Black Suit, a Russian and Eastern European hacking collective responsible for compromises affecting thousands of individuals' data.
The fact that many Japanese systems take months to recover from breaches—sometimes nearly two months—highlight the sluggishness of response strategies. Recent government reports claim that Japan experiences a cyberattack every 14 seconds, a staggering statistic emphasizing the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures.