As Japan welcomed the New Year, its cybersecurity authorities reported a massive barrage of digital attacks, around 2000, emanating from Russia. The exact intention behind these attacks remains unclear, but they notably coincided with the year-end festivities. Japan's cybersecurity forces managed to repel the threats, ensuring no significant disruptions or loss. Further investigations into these incidents are currently ongoing.

Cybersecurity issues are of paramount importance in Japan, a country with a strong digital infrastructure. The sudden increase in cyber attacks during a festive period has sparked public concern about security measures and potential infiltrations. Japan places high social value on maintaining harmony and ensuring effective safety measures, and any threat to these is taken very seriously.

Similar cybersecurity issues are faced by the US and EU often, where digital attacks are considered part and parcel of being digital superpowers. In these regions as well, such attacks that coincide with prominent holidays raise similar concerns about national security mechanisms and the ability to shield critical infrastructure from threat actors.