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The Japan Times
Cyberattacks becoming faster with AI, security firm president says
Nobuo Miwa, president of the Tokyo-based cybersecurity firm S&J, has noted that cyberattacks are becoming increasingly quick and sophisticated, partly due to the use of artificial intelligence. Following significant disruptions to major Japanese companies like Nichirei and Asahi Group, Miwa emphasized the urgency for better security measures. With AI-driven attacks on the rise, the window between vulnerability discovery and exploit has notably shrunk, exposing companies that are not prepared.
MonitorConfidence: HighImmediate horizonCybersecurity risk: High
Published 27 Jul 2026, 03:45 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Cyberattacks are now faster and more complex due to AI technology.
- Recent attacks have severely impacted major Japanese companies.
- Companies historically faced fewer cyberattacks, leading to vulnerabilities.
- AI can create attack programs almost instantly.
- Miwa stresses the need for advance threat identification and collaboration with cybersecurity firms.
Interesting facts
- The pace of AI-driven cyberattacks has reduced the timeframe for launching an exploit.
- Japanese firms are viewed as attractive targets due to their lack of robust defenses.
- Ransomware attacks typically occur on Sunday nights or early Monday mornings.