Japan PM announces 10 billion yen emergency cybersecurity package

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi unveiled a ¥10 billion ($63.2 mn) emergency cybersecurity package, including AI-driven vulnerability sweeps of critical infrastructure by March. The move follows a spate of cyberattacks and data breaches affecting businesses and government systems. The ruling LDP called the situation "the eve of a cyber emergency," citing threats to national security.