National Oct 16, 2020
Japan told U.S. it won't bar China from telecom networks, report says
Tokyo has said it will take its own steps to respond in cases where there is concern over security issues, according to a newspaper report.
Business / Corporate Oct 5, 2020
Fujitsu chief apologizes for Tokyo Stock Exchange glitch, vows probe
The system failure "shook confidence in the Japanese financial system," Takahito Tokita admitted.
Business / Financial Markets | FOCUS Oct 2, 2020
Unlike equity markets in nearby Hong Kong natural disasters have never forced the exchange to close, but it has repeatedly been taken down by technical glitches.
Business / Financial Markets Oct 1, 2020
Tokyo trading halted due to hardware failure
by Osamu Tsukimori
Trading was suspended from the start of the morning session at 9 a.m., and the exchange is preparing to resume trading Friday by restarting the overall system.
Commentary / World Sep 29, 2020
SMIC joins the growing list of China security threats
by Tim Culpan
U.S. export restrictions mean American companies will have to apply for a license to sell some products to the Shanghai-based chipmaker.
Business | EXPLAINER Sep 25, 2020
How to steal ¥28 million: Lessons learned from the Docomo swindle
by Osamu Tsukimori
Japan’s largest mobile phone carrier made headlines after its e-money service was used to defraud people who weren't NTT Docomo customers.
Business Sep 18, 2020
As cyberattacks rise globally, Japan's digital security found lacking
by Osamu Tsukimori
Ministerial sectionalism and the lack of a central cybersecurity body are stopping the government from getting a clear-eyed view of cyberthreats, an expert says.
Business / Corporate Sep 14, 2020
More NTT Docomo e-money thefts confirmed, with ¥25 million stolen
The company said 120 cases of fraudulent money withdrawals were found at 11 of the 35 banks that NTT Docomo has partnered with.
Business Aug 28, 2020
Cyberattacks disrupt New Zealand's stock exchange for fourth day
New Zealand’s stock exchange suffered a fourth day of disruption on Friday as cyberattacks from abroad prevented trading. The 204 billion New Zealand dollar ($135 billion) market, which is nearing a record high, has been the target of distributed-denial-of-service attacks that have overwhelmed its website ...
Business Aug 25, 2020
Authentication data of 38 Japanese firms stolen amid surge in teleworkers
VPN usage has increased as companies encourage employees to work from home due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Business / Tech Aug 20, 2020
Changing TikTok Japan ownership could address security concerns, ruling party lawmaker says
by Kiyoshi Takenaka
Norihiro Nakayama said his LDP group was unlikely to seek a ban on TikTok and other apps but would push for measures to ensure protection of user data.
Asia Pacific / Politics Aug 19, 2020
Taiwan says China behind cyberattacks on government agencies and emails
The attacks, which started as early as 2018, targeted at least 10 government agencies and the email accounts of some 6,000 officials.