Japan Links Over 200 Cyber Attacks to Chinese Hacker Group MirrorFace
Japan has identified more than 200 cyber attacks over the past five years, attributed to the Chinese hacker group MirrorFace, which targeted national security and high-tech information. Authorities urged government agencies and private sectors to enhance their cybersecurity measures. The attacks, which utilized malware-laden emails, primarily targeted Japan’s ministries and advanced technology firms. Concerns about Japan’s cybersecurity vulnerabilities have grown amid efforts to strengthen defense capabilities in collaboration with the United States and other partners. Recent attacks included breaches affecting organizations like JAXA and Japan Airlines.