https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-declares-cybersecurity-emergency-experts-nod-to-aiContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-declares-cybersecurity-emergency-experts-nod-to-aihttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-declares-cybersecurity-emergency-experts-nod-to-ai#u122826Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:09:13 +0000Japan has declared a cybersecurity emergency due to a surge in AI-powered ransomware attacks and data breaches affecting hundreds of businesses and millions of records. The country's top cybersecurity body made the declaration on October 9, 2026, after compromised records of 14 million citizens were reported. Experts warn that AI could make smaller services viable targets.Why it mattersJapan is grappling with an increasing number of cyber attacks, including large-scale data breaches. The country's cybersecurity emergency was declared after a significant rise in suspicious pre-cyberat