Japan has declared a cybersecurity emergency following a wave of data breaches at major companies. Multiple large firms have come forward with breach reports, pushing the government to respond at a national level. The Japan Times reported a rise in large-scale breaches hitting Japanese businesses, while The Economist described the country as reckoning with a spate of cyberattacks.

Experts have cited AI-powered threats as a key factor behind the surge, according to PCMag. The declaration signals a change in how Japanese authorities are treating digital security, moving it from a routine concern to a top government priority.