A group related to the Chinese government pointed out in the statement has also attacked Japanese chemical manufacturers and trading companies in the past on the issue that the United States and others have issued a statement accusing China of launching cyber attacks around the world. It turned out that there was a suspicion that he was doing.
Japanese police authorities are calling attention.
The United States and the United Kingdom released a statement on the night of the 19th of Japan time that it is highly likely that a group called "APT40" related to the Chinese government was involved in the cyber attacks that China is launching around the world. Did.
According to people familiar with the matter, Japanese police officials investigated cyber attacks by this group and found that major domestic chemical manufacturers and trading companies had been attacked in the past.
At this point, no specific damage such as information leakage has been confirmed.
Police authorities are calling attention to other companies in Japan, and are working with overseas organizations to collect information and strengthen countermeasures.
At a press conference after the Cabinet meeting on the 20th, National Public Safety Commission Chairman Tanahashi said, "The threat of cyber attacks is extremely serious. We would like the international community to continue to work together to prevent damage." ..