Official updates from Japan’s National Cybersecurity Office.
Tokyo, Japan
Joined May 2026
- Tweets30
- Following14
- Followers179
- Likes0
Pinned Tweet
Japan strengthens its capabilities to counter serious cyber threats. On Oct. 1, “enhanced public-private collaboration” and “remote access & neutralization measures” under the ACD legislation entered into force, enhancing cybersecurity in the Indo-Pacific & beyond.
In light of the current cyber threat landscape in Japan, a ministerial meeting on cybersecurity was held on October 26, and the Prime Minister Instructed relevant ministers to develop an emergency response policy package by the end of next week.
kantei.go.jp/jp/105/actions/…
At AMCC, Japan reaffirmed its commitment to contributing to strengthening cybersecurity capacity across ASEAN. Mr. IIDA also met with cyber leaders from 10+ countries and tech executives, exchanging views on cyber threats and AI and confirming continued cooperation.
At SICW, Japan’s National Cyber Director, Mr. IIDA joined a high-level panel on cybersecurity in the AI era, discussing challenges posed by rapid AI advances and the roles of governments, AI developers, and deployers in working together to promote AI safety and security.
Congratulations, Minister Josephine Teo @SingaporeMDDI @CSAsingapore and Singapore colleagues, on the success of SICW and AMCC. We greatly appreciated the opportunity to exchange views on the evolving cyber landscape with a wide range of partners.
On Oct 9 (JST), NCO & NPA have co-sealed the US-led joint cybersecurity advisory "Chinese Government-linked Cyber Threat Actors Combine Automated and Hands-on Hacking Tools to Steal Sensitive Data", alongside relevant agencies of AUS, CA, NZ, Spain and UK.
cyber.go.jp/pdf/news/2026100…
El 1 de octubre entraron en vigor las medidas de «colaboración reforzada entre los sectores público y privado» y de «acceso remoto y neutralización» previstas en la legislación japonesa sobre ciberdefensa activa.
Le 1er octobre, les mesures de « collaboration renforcée entre les secteurs public et privé » et d'« accès à distance et de neutralisation » prévues par la législation japonaise sur la cyberdéfense active sont entrées en vigueur.
Thank you @CanadaFP for your support on our efforts to counter malicious cyber activities. We will continue to work together to enhance cybersecurity capabilities.
Canada stands in solidarity with #Japan and allies in urging all countries, companies, and other entities to deepen their understanding of the risks posed by IT workers deployed by the North Korean regime, and to implement measures to counter their tactics.
Děkuji @NUKIB_CZ for your support on our efforts to counter malicious cyber activities. We will continue to work together to enhance cybersecurity capabilities.
🛡️🇯🇵 Japonsko společně s USA, Austrálií a Německem zveřejnilo analýzu ohledně aktivit severokorejské skupiny WaterPlum („Contagious Interview“), která prostřednictvím falešných pracovních nabídek cílí na IT profesionály po celém světě.
Podle této analýzy se skupina vydává za zaměstnavatele nebo náboráře a pod záminkou atraktivních pracovních příležitostí usiluje o kompromitaci zařízení, krádeže citlivých údajů, přihlašovacích údajů a kryptoměnových aktiv. Podle zveřejněných informací byly její aktivity zaznamenány v Japonsku, USA, Evropě i dalších regionech.
Kampaň je dalším příkladem zneužívání pracovních a náborových procesů k vedení kybernetických útoků. IT profesionálům i organizacím doporučujeme zvýšenou obezřetnost při komunikaci s potenciálními zaměstnavateli, ověřování pracovních nabídek a náborových procesů.
Více informací naleznete na cyber.go.jp/pdf/news/press/a…
-----------------------------------------------------
🛡️🇯🇵 Japan, together with the United States, Australia, and Germany, has published an analysis of the activities of the North Korean cyber actor group WaterPlum (“Contagious Interview”), which targets IT professionals worldwide through fraudulent job offers.
According to the analysis he group impersonates employers and recruiters and uses attractive employment opportunities as a lure to compromise devices and steal sensitive information, credentials, and cryptocurrency assets. According to the published findings, its activities have been observed in Japan, the United States, Europe, and other regions.
This campaign is another example of how recruitment and hiring processes are being abused to conduct cyber operations. IT professionals and organizations are encouraged to exercise increased caution when communicating with prospective employers and to carefully verify job offers and recruitment processes.
NÚKIB has been drawing attention to similar activities for a long time, including in the National Cyber Security Strategy and the recently published Report on the State of Cybersecurity in the Czech Republic for 2025.
Read more: cyber.go.jp/pdf/news/press/a…
#CyberNews
National Cybersecurity Office of Japan retweeted
National Police Agency has released public attribution 'North Korean "WaterPlum," commonly referred to as “Contagious Interview,” Cyber Actor Group Targeting IT Professionals; Activities of North Korean IT Workers in Japan, the United States and Europe'
npa.go.jp/bureau/cyber/pdf/2…
National Cybersecurity Office of Japan retweeted
The National Police Agency and the National Cybersecurity Office of Japan, with the relevant agencies of the United States, Australia and Germany, jointly published an advisory on the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) of a North Korea-backed cyber actor group “WaterPlum” (commonly referred to as “Contagious Interview”) and activities of North Korean IT workers engaged in generating foreign currency and applying in a recruitment process. MOFA also will continue to strengthen its efforts with the ally and like-minded countries and the private sector to address North Korea’s malicious cyber-related activities.
mofa.go.jp/press/release/pre…
Vielen Dank für Ihre Zusammenarbeit.
Japan and Germany are working closely to strengthen cybersecurity through concrete cooperation, together with international partners.
@BfV_Bund
Gemeinsam warnen u. a. #NPA_KOHO (Japan), FBI, BND und #BfV_Bund vor weltweiten nordkoreanischen Cyberaktivitäten, deren Ziel die Finanzierung des Regimes ist: verfassungsschutz.de/SharedD…
Japan and Australia are working closely to strengthen cybersecurity through concrete cooperation, together with international partners.
@ASDGovAu
DPRK cyber actors are using deceptive recruitment and employment practices to target IT professionals and organisations. We’ve released a joint advisory on WaterPlum’s tactics, and practical steps you can take to reduce your risk: cyber.gov.au/about-us/view-a…