Japan reports a wave of AI-assisted attacks on firms and agencies
Officials cite data on about 260 million people since April, while leak reports rose from 303 in September to 830 in October.
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4 articles · newest firstHackers use CyberStrikeAI agents against Japanese organizations
TrendAI says 44 agents checked at least 19 organizations in October 2026, with deep compromise only in a small share.
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Trend Micro: three Japan-focused attacks used AI to different degrees
Only one case was confirmed as agent-driven; entry often used exposed legacy systems and default or reused credentials.
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AI-assisted intruders target Japanese firms and steal credentials
TrendAI reconstructed three infrastructures; the deepest access used exposed admin panels and stolen or default credentials.
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