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Japan has launched a multi-million dollar emergency policy package to address a sudden wave of hacking incidents. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has vowed to take action after dozens of businesses reported unauthorized access to their systems and potential leaks of client data. The package includes security countermeasures, strengthening of investigation systems, and reinforcement of support for victims. The government will set up a secretariat within the current fiscal year to coordinate the deployment of a 'cyber rescue team' made up of both government and private sector experts. The package aims to acquire one of the world's highest levels of cybersecurity.
The emergency package comes after dozens of companies and government agencies were hit by unauthorized access to their systems and leaks of client data, prompting uneasiness across Japan. The government will enhance its capability to access servers used by hackers as a preemptive measure known as 'active cyber defense,' which was legalized in October.
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