{
  "id": 13664703,
  "title": "Major Electronics Firms Bombarded with Cyber Defense Inquiries",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/major-electronics-firms-bombarded-with-cyber-defense-inquiries",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-11T06:17:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Nippon.com News",
    "slug": "nippon-com-news",
    "url": "https://www.nippon.com/en/news/yjj2026101000367/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tokyo - Major electronics firms are flooded with inquiries about cyber defense services as more companies in Japan fall victim to unauthorized access to their computer systems. Demand is projected to grow further as these tech companies prepare for sophisticated cyberattacks that could exploit artificial intelligence. Hitachi Ltd. senior consultant Kanako Gushi reported an influx of requests for consultations on maintaining business continuity during cyberattacks, coming from critical infrastructure companies like power suppliers, transport providers, manufacturers, and financial institutions. In response, Hitachi launched a comprehensive service last month, offering monitoring and detection of cyberattack risks, as well as system restoration using advanced AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic. The service excels in conducting AI-based cyberattack simulations and assisting affected firms in restoring their systems without disrupting operations.",
  "summary": "Tokyo, Oct. 11 (Jiji Press)--With an increasing number of firms in Japan falling prey to unauthorized access to their computer systems, major electronics makers are receiving a flurry of inquiries about their cyber defense services. Demand is expected to continue expanding as these electronics firms are reinforcing their services in anticipation of sophisticated cyberattacks taking advantag...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}