One of the world's leading radio telescopes has been unable to observe since last month due to a cyber attack

A radio telescope system with world-leading performance built in Chile, South America, in an international project in which the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan participates, was attacked last month, and it has been unable to observe for about a month now. I understand.

According to the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, which is participating in the international project, the system used for the operation of the radio telescope "ALMA" in Chile, South America, was attacked after an abnormality was confirmed on the 29th of last month. It means that the state of not being able to observe continues.

ALMA is a radio telescope with world-leading performance that began observations in 2011. has contributed to important discoveries such as observations of black holes.

Deputy Director Masao Saito of the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan said that ALMA is aiming to resume observations by the end of the year. There is a risk that there will be an impact, and Japan will cooperate in resuming observations."