It is not easy to protect an entire country from cyber attacks, and this was confirmed by the Japanese agency for the subject. The National Center for Incident Preparedness and Strategy for Cybersecurity suffered a hack.
Although the worst thing is He found out 9 months later.
You had only one job NISC…
The agency notified this month about the situation, issuing a statement. “It was discovered that there was unauthorized communication with the NISC email-related system, and that some of the data, including personal information, may have leaked outside,” he said.
“This is believed to be due to a vulnerability in the device related to the email system, which the manufacturer could not confirm. Similar incidents happened abroad,” the NISC added.
the breach occurred from the beginning of October 2022 to the middle of June 2023.
The Japanese center individually notified people who may have been among the victims: “We apologize for any inconvenience caused to all concerned.”
Apparently there was already concern about the work of the NISC. Japan was considering in 2022 the creation of a new organization to lead the country’s fight against cyber attacks.
Its birth would be arranged for 2024, in order to expand the role of the NISC. The head of the organization according to the Japan Times, would have direct contact with those of the agency organizations in the United States and Europe.
“The plan,” according to the Japan Times, “reflects Japan’s understanding of the urgent need to eliminate sectionalism and create a united defense against attacks while deepening international cooperation.”
The portal emphasizes that the Asian country has experienced an increase in cyberattacks that cause information leaks and ransomware in recent years.