Japan recently faced DDoS attacks from pro-Russian hackers targeting government and political entities, following the strengthening of Japan’s military alliance with the United States. These attacks were disruptive, and highlighted the growing risk of politically motivated cyberattacks.

Japan has linked more than 200 cyberattacks over the past five years targeting the country’s national security and high technology data to a Chinese hacking group, MirrorFace

Japan on Wednesday linked more than 200 cyberattacks over the past five years targeting the country’s national security and high technology data to a Chinese hacking group, MirrorFace, detailing their tactics and calling on government agencies and businesses to reinforce preventive measures.