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Your questions: Japan announces emergency cybersecurity package following a wave of attacks
Compiled Nov 6
Which specific companies and government agencies were hit by the data breaches?
The package follows a wave of massive data breaches affecting major companies and government agencies.
How will the 'active cyber defense' measure be applied in practice?
The government will enhance its ability to access hacker-used servers, a measure called 'active cyber defense,' legalized in October.
Who will staff the 'cyber rescue team' and how will it operate?
The package includes the use of artificial intelligence and cyber rescue teams.
What results is the package expected to achieve, and by when?
The reporting doesn’t answer this yet.