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What happens to your information after a data breach
Amid a rise in data breaches disclosed by Japanese companies, an expert explains that unauthorized access attacks can span from hours to several years, with some remaining undetected for nearly three years.
Japan and U.S. review troops’ off-duty rules after Okinawa killing
Japan and U.S. review troops' off-duty rules after Okinawan woman killed
Man held on suspicion of giving information to tokuryū criminal group
Tokyo police have arrested Shinobu Ishihara, a 53-year-old self-described real-estate agent, for allegedly providing client information to a 'tokuryū' criminal group and involvement in an attempted robbery.
Hacked FBI data includes details of staffers’ intelligence assignments
The FBI is investigating a data breach allegedly by ShinyHunters, exposing employee PII and sensitive work assignments. The stolen data includes details on counter-espionage against China and Russia.
Government panel urges penalties for people who seek out sex workers
A Justice Ministry expert panel in Japan has recommended introducing penalties for individuals who pay for sex services, marking a potential major overhaul of the country's anti-prostitution law.
Thailand presses Israeli ambassador over badly behaved tourists
Thailand's Foreign Minister urged the Israeli ambassador to ensure Israeli citizens respect local laws and customs after incidents involving tourists and entrepreneurs caused tensions.
Japan arrests man in Iwate twice for hamster massacres
Police arrest 36-year-old man for killing 30 hamsters at a hotel, following his earlier arrest for killing 20 hamsters with a 20-year-old woman.
‘Normal guy’ turned killer over U.S. insurance industry grievances
Luigi Mangione, 28, admitted to shooting dead a U.S. health insurance executive, Brian Thompson, in 2024, citing frustration with America’s privatized medical system after a back injury.
Man arrested after stabbing of four people in Oita Prefecture
A 44-year-old man was arrested in the city of Saiki, Oita Prefecture, after four people were stabbed in a parking lot. The victims, believed to be three men in their 80s, 60s, and 50s, and a woman under 20, suffered injuries ranging from minor to serious.