Japan's cyber chief declares a state of emergency in cyberspace

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After more than 20 major companies disclosed breaches in weeks, NCSH head Masaaki Taira used emergency language, the FSA told lenders to reject chipless identity documents, and ministries pushed hardening guidance to companies and local governments. Officials link the surge to AI lowering attack costs.