Japanese Businesses Hit By a Surge In DDoS Attacks

A surge in distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks targeted prominent Japanese companies, including NTT Docomo, Resona Bank, Mizuho Bank, MUFG Bank, and Japan Airlines. These attacks, which disrupted online services and caused network malfunctions, followed similar incidents in October and June, linked to political tensions and military exercises. The National Police Agency of Japan warns of further DDoS attacks, highlighting the affordability and accessibility of these services to cybercriminals.