Japan recently faced DDoS attacks from pro-Russian hackers targeting government and political entities, following the strengthening of Japan’s military alliance with the United States. These attacks were disruptive, and highlighted the growing risk of politically motivated cyberattacks.

Japanese authorities have linked more than 200 cyber attacks over the past five years targeting the country’s national security and high technology

Japan has linked more than 200 cyberattacks over the past five years targeting the country’s national security and high technology data to a Chinese hacking group, MirrorFace

Japan on Wednesday linked more than 200 cyberattacks over the past five years targeting the country’s national security and high technology data to a Chinese hacking group, MirrorFace, detailing their tactics and calling on government agencies and businesses to reinforce preventive measures.

The attacks, which targeted government agencies, businesses, and individuals, aimed to steal sensitive information on defence, space, and advanced technology.