Japan’s Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary, Kazuhiko Aoki, confirmed that the government’s cybersecurity agencies have launched investigations and implemented “active” security measures to safeguard the election period. Aoki emphasized that the government is closely monitoring cyberattack trends and that the National Center of Incident Readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity (NISC) is coordinating with relevant ministries to prevent further damage.
Aoki further stated, “Fair elections are the foundation of democracy. Any actions that undermine fair elections will never be tolerated by any organization, group, or individual.”
The cyber group NoName057(16), which began operations in March 2022, claimed responsibility for the attack. In a message on Telegram, the group stated that their attack was intended to weaken Japan’s capabilities ahead of its upcoming military exercises with the US, some of which are planned near Russia’s border. The group also issued warnings to Japan, criticizing the country’s participation in NATO-related activities, suggesting that any anti-Russian measures could result in severe consequences.
The attack comes amid rising tensions between Russia and Japan, with the Russian Foreign Ministry previously criticizing Japan’s military maneuvers near its border, calling for “adequate countermeasures” to protect Russia’s sovereignty.
Source: The Defense Post
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