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Japan PM Orders Cabinet Over Emergency Cyber-Defense Measures

By Drooid · Oct 26, 2026, 3:50 PM UTC · How we work

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ordered a cabinet meeting to devise emergency cyber-defense measures.
Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said the meeting began at 6 p.m. on 26 October 2026.
Takaichi instructed ministers to compile emergency measures by the end of next week.
She tasked cybersecurity minister Toshiharu Furukawa with coordinating allies and international bodies on the attacks.
GMO Internet Group reported unauthorized access to its FX service and a $50 million cryptocurrency ransom demand.

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ordered a cabinet meeting to devise emergency cyber-defense measures.
Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said the meeting began at 6 p.m. on 26 October 2026.
Takaichi instructed ministers to compile emergency measures by the end of next week.
She tasked cybersecurity minister Toshiharu Furukawa with coordinating allies and international bodies on the attacks.
GMO Internet Group reported unauthorized access to its FX service and a $50 million cryptocurrency ransom demand.