Japanese Companies Brace for More Attacks as Cybercrimes Climb

The recent wave of cyberattacks against Japanese businesses has exposed critical weaknesses in the country’s corporate digital defenses, fueling fears of further disruption to sales and supply chains.In the past month, Asahi Group Holdings Ltd. was forced to take its distribution system offline and revert to phone orders for beer and beverages after a ransomware attack, while retailers relying on Askul Corp. lost access to their e-commerce platforms.The surge reflects a combination of factors, including the ...