Japan has declared a cybersecurity emergency following a series of major data breaches at major companies. Multiple large firms have reported incidents, pushing the government to act decisively on digital security. The Japan Times reported a rise in large-scale breaches hitting Japanese businesses, while The Economist described the country as reckoning with a spate of cyberattacks.

Experts have cited AI-powered threats as a key factor behind the surge, according to PCMag. The declaration marks a shift in how Japanese authorities are approaching cybersecurity, moving it from a background issue to a top government priority.