National / Crime & Legal Oct 26, 2022
Russian hackers say Japanese hospital paid $30,000 after ransomware attack
Japanese police have been urging those targeted in ransomware attacks to not pay money demanded of them.
World Oct 19, 2022
Neurodiversity emerges as a skill in artificial intelligence work
by Katrina Manson
For decades, workers with developmental disabilities, especially autism, have faced discrimination and disproportionately high unemployment levels.
Commentary / World Oct 12, 2022
The conflict in Ukraine makes us rethink cyberwar
by Brad Glosserman
Russia’s much vaunted and expected massive cyberattack on Ukraine never materialize and there are various reasons why.
National / Crime & Legal Sep 15, 2022
Japan saw 87% increase in ransomware attacks in first half of 2022
Of the reported ransomware cases, 59 targeted small or midsize companies, while 36 were large corporations.
National Sep 8, 2022
As Japan's neighbors ramp up offensive capabilities in cyberspace, SDF aims to bolster defense
by Gabriel Dominguez
In its budget proposal for the coming fiscal year, the Defense Ministry is requesting more than ¥75 billion — a twofold rise — to bolster the SDF's cyberdefense.
Business / Tech Sep 6, 2022
Claim of TikTok breach spotlights viral app’s lure as target
by Jamie Tarabay
TikTok surpassed a billion monthly users a year ago and now ranks as many young people’s favorite app, making it an enticing target for hackers.
World Sep 6, 2022
China says U.S. hacked aeronautics and space research university
by Sarah Zheng
Beijing and Washington have been engaged in an increasingly testy war of words over cyberspying, with China becoming more direct in naming American government agencies in its accusations.
Business / Corporate Aug 7, 2022
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance to buy U.S. reinsurance broker for $400 million: Nikkei
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company will spend about $400 million to buy U.S. reinsurance broker Transverse.
Asia Pacific Aug 4, 2022
Suspected drones and cyberattacks in Taiwan after Nancy Pelosi visit
by Yimou Lee
Pelosi praised Taiwan's democracy and pledged American solidarity during her brief stopover, adding that Chinese anger could not stop world leaders from traveling there.
Commentary / World Jul 7, 2022
A rookie mistake shows hackers aren't all geniuses
by Tim Culpan
When a ransomware attacker isn’t up to snuff, the damage might be limited.
Asia Pacific Jul 6, 2022
Alleged Shanghai cyberattack exposes dangers of China’s data trove
by Sarah Zheng
The purported theft of 23 terabytes of personal information on up to a billion Chinese citizens from a police database could be one of the biggest leaks the world has ever seen.
World May 11, 2022
Russia downed satellite internet in Ukraine, Western officials say
by James Pearson
Russia was behind a massive cyberattack that took tens of thousands of modems offline at the onset of Russia-Ukraine war, the U.S. and other countries have said.