Explained: Japan announces emergency cybersecurity package following a wave of attacks

Japan announced an emergency cybersecurity package on Friday.

active cyber defense

A preemptive measure allowing the government to access servers used by hackers; legalized in October.

top gun team

A cybersecurity expert team to be set up by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry that will use AI to counter hackers and find network weaknesses.

cyber rescue team

A group of public and private sector experts who will provide initial responses to companies hit by cyberattacks.