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Japan's emergency alert system is vulnerable to fake data triggers due to missing encryption and sender verification for satellite links, according to a cybersecurity expert. The flaw could allow hackers to send spoofed data and cause false alarms, highlighting the need for urgent system upgrades.
A strong earthquake shook Tokyo and nearby regions on June 25, 2026, triggering emergency alerts. No immediate damage or casualties have been reported, but officials are monitoring for aftershocks.
Heavy rain began early Wednesday (June 26) and affected the Kyushu region in southwestern Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an emergency warning for a high risk of flash floods and landslides in Kagoshima Prefecture due to a linear rainband. Authorities have urged residents in dangerous areas to evacuate as officials monitor the situation closely.
