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Japan faces surge in AI-driven cyberattacks and data leaks

17 clusters · 99 sources · last updated

Latest: Joshin reports potential leak of 6 million customers' personal data

Japan’s cybersecurity crisis has intensified with massive new data breaches and the emergence of highly efficient, autonomous AI-driven attacks. By late 2026, the scale of data loss reached unprecedented levels, with rec

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South Korean personal data breach trends

6 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: South Korean police bust AI-powered cybercrime ring

South Korea continues to face significant personal data security challenges, with approximately 140 million individual records leaked between September 2020 and July 2024. These breaches, driven by external hacking, prof

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Capcom data breach

2 clusters · 73 sources · last updated

Latest: Capcom confirms data breach affecting 11.7 million accounts

Japanese video game publisher Capcom confirmed a major data breach affecting approximately 11.7 million Capcom ID records worldwide. The unauthorized access to the company’s unified online membership service was first de

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South Korean university cyberattacks

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Yonsei University cyberattack compromises 10,000 users

Cybersecurity incidents have been reported at major South Korean academic institutions involving the theft of personal data. Seoul National University reported 28 hacking incidents since 2021, which resulted in the expo

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Food service data breaches in Japan and South Korea

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Latest: Hollys and Burger King report major customer data breaches

In mid-October 2026, major food service brands in Japan and South Korea reported significant data breaches involving unauthorized access to membership systems. In Japan, Burger King operator BK Japan confirmed that appr

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Global enforcement and legislation for AI deepfake sexuals

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Latest: AI deepfake technology used in nudify apps

Global enforcement and legislative efforts regarding AI-generated sexual deepfakes are intensifying. In Japan, the National Police Agency reported that 123 cases involving minors were handled in the first half of 2026, m

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Cyberattack surges against South Korean institutions

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Latest: South Korean court network hacking attempts surge to 240,000

South Korean government and judicial institutions have experienced a significant surge in cyberattacks. In the health sector, hacking attempts against the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Korea Disease Control and

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South Korean AI data security and regulation

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: South Korea faces legal vacuum over medical record ownership for AI

South Korea is navigating various regulatory and security challenges related to artificial intelligence and data management. Following a hacking incident at the Government24 portal in August that compromised potential pe

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South Korean corporate tax evasion investigations

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: South Korean privacy fines reach 1 trillion won amid stricter enforcement

The South Korean National Tax Service has initiated large-scale investigations into 41 companies within the food, delivery, and fashion sectors. Authorities suspect these entities have evaded approximately 1 trillion won

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Japan Personal Information Protection Act amendments

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Latest: Japan prepares for amended Personal Information Protection Act

Organizations in Japan are preparing for significant regulatory changes following amendments to the Personal Information Protection Act established on July 10, 2026. These new regulations, expected to take effect in 2028

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South Korean data breach and security response

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Latest: South Korean telecom CEOs pledge massive security investments

Following a major data breach involving approximately 39.54 million accounts, South Korean lawmakers initiated parliamentary audits to investigate security failures. The National Assembly's Science, ICT, Broadcasting, an

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