Japan has declared a cybersecurity emergency following a surge in data breach incidents at major companies. Multiple large firms have come forward with breach reports, pushing the government to take formal action. The Japan Times reported a notable increase in breaches hitting Japanese businesses, while The Economist described the country as reckoning with a spate of cyberattacks.

Experts have pointed to AI-enabled threats as a key factor behind the surge, according to PCMag. The declaration represents a turning point in how Japanese authorities are handling online security threats, moving it from a low-priority matter to a national-level response.