Cyberattacks hit Japan and South Korea firms amid digital push
· Technology · Nikkei Asia, The Independent
A wave of cyberattacks targeting Japan and South Korea businesses disrupted operations across both nations, coinciding with their rapid digital transformation. The incidents underscore vulnerabilities as companies accelerate technology adoption, with Japanese firms particularly affected by ransomware and South Korean entities facing data breaches. The attacks occurred amid government efforts to boost cybersecurity resilience, though specific perpetrators remain unidentified. Nikkei Asia reported the incidents as part of a broader regional trend impacting critical infrastructure and private sector networks.
Why it matters
The attacks disrupt business operations and highlight growing cybersecurity risks for two of Asia's largest economies during their digital expansion. Japanese and South Korean companies face increased threat exposure as they modernize systems.
Read the original report — Nikkei Asia
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