Japan Urges Businesses to Patch System Vulnerabilities Amid Rising Cyberattacks

According to Kyodo News, the Japanese government will issue a recommendation urging businesses to strengthen the review and remediation of vulnerabilities in their information technology systems, amid signs of rising cyberattacks.

The move reflects growing concerns about cybersecurity risks to the digital infrastructure of the private sector, which plays a key role in Japan's economy.

Specific details on the scope and timing of the recommendation are still being finalized. Authorities hope the measure will help improve prevention and reduce damage from cyberattack incidents in the period ahead.