Major electronics firms face cyberdefense inquiries surge

Japanese electronics firms get more cyberdefense requests as AI threats rise.

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Oct 11, 2026

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Major electronics firms face cyberdefense inquiries surge

Japanese electronics firms get more cyberdefense requests as AI threats rise.

In brief

Japanese electronics firms get more cyberdefense requests as AI threats rise. Hitachi, Fujitsu and NEC receive increased cyberdefense inquiries from clients as AI-driven cyberattacks grow. Originally reported by The Japan Times.

Major electronics firms bombarded with cyberdefense inquiries

Hitachi and other electronics makers are receiving a flurry of inquiries about their cyberdefense services. | Bloomberg

Japanese electronics firms face a surge in cyberdefense service inquiries as AI threats grow.

Hitachi receives more cyberdefense consultations

Hitachi's senior consultant says client firms request help ensuring business continuity during cyberattacks.

Hitachi launches AI cyberdefense service

Hitachi started a service using AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic to monitor cyberattack risks and restore systems.

Fujitsu gets cyberdefense inquiries

Fujitsu gets cyberdefense inquiries

Fujitsu received a spate of inquiries after announcing a cyberdefense strategy in late August.

Fujitsu creates cyberdefense division

Fujitsu established a cyberdefense division with 100 employees on Oct 1 to expand beyond system shutdowns.

NEC launches AI risk analysis service

NEC launched an AI service that automatically analyzes risks and draws up response policies for financial institutions.

AI increases cyberattack risks

AI increases cyberattack risks

AI enables attackers to quickly find system vulnerabilities and carry out large-scale cyberattacks.

The main idea

Hitachi, Fujitsu and NEC receive increased cyberdefense inquiries from clients as AI-driven cyberattacks grow.

Read the original on The Japan Times

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