First-Ever Arrest in Japan for Nintendo Switch Console Modification
Japanese authorities have arrested a 58-year-old man for selling modified Nintendo Switch consoles capable of running pirated games. This landmark case coincides with Nintendo's broader crackdown on hardware modification and piracy, including recent lawsuits against modding communities.
Chinese Hackers Target Japan: 210 State-Backed Cyberattacks Expose Critical Infrastructure
A Chinese hacking group called Mirror Face has conducted over 200 sophisticated cyberattacks against Japanese government and private organizations between 2019-2024. The attacks, linked to China's Ministry of State Security, targeted aerospace, defense and technology sectors through malware-laden email campaigns.
Japan Airlines Recovers from Holiday DDoS Attack That Disrupted Flights
Japan Airlines faced operational disruptions during peak New Year travel after detecting suspicious network activity on December 26. While over 24 domestic flights were delayed, systems have been fully restored with no data breach reported.
Japan Airlines Hit by Cyberattack, Disrupting Flight Operations Nationwide
Japan Airlines (JAL) was forced to suspend ticket sales and faced flight delays after a cyberattack impacted its network systems. While the airline has identified and addressed the root cause, the incident highlights growing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in aviation infrastructure.
North Korean Hackers Steal $308M in Sophisticated Crypto Heist from Japanese Firm
US and Japanese authorities identify North Korean hacking group 'TraderTraitor' as responsible for a major cryptocurrency theft from DMM. The attackers used elaborate social engineering via LinkedIn to compromise a wallet software company employee, leading to the theft of over 4,500 Bitcoin.