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Your Account Could Be Next: Japanese Trading Sites Under Attack (2025x23)

Data de estreia: Jun 13, 2025

Password theft is on the rise in Japan, with online trading accounts particularly at risk. A lack of government security measures and a recent surge in inexperienced users starting accounts has made the country an attractive target. Cybercriminals are also armed with AI tools that make their scam emails and websites more convincing. What can the country do to improve online security? Guests: Yuasa Harumichi (Professor Graduate School of Governance Studies, Meiji University) Shimada Takaaki (NHK reporter)