Japan Threat Landscape Report’s CISO Brief

Key Insights from Japan’s Cyber Threat Landscape for CISOs

• Dark Web Activity Dominated by Data Sales: Most Japan-related underground posts involve selling stolen data, credentials, or sensitive assets.
• Data and Database Leaks Lead Threat Types: Stolen customer information, credentials, and corporate datasets make up the majority of dark web exposure.
• Access Listings Enable Direct Intrusion: A significant share of threats involve VPN access, internal panels, and compromised accounts sold to initial-access brokers.
• Qilin Drives Most Ransomware Incidents: Qilin remains the most active ransomware group targeting Japan, far surpassing other operators.
• Phishing Targets Banking & Crypto Users: JAネットバンク, Ethereum pages, and messaging platform lures are widely used to steal credentials.
• HTTPS Abuse Widens Phishing Risks: The vast majority of phishing pages use HTTPS, making malicious sites appear trustworthy.

Why This Report Matters for CISOs

Japan’s threat environment continues to intensify, driven by monetization-focused actors and sophisticated phishing and ransomware campaigns. CISOs must adopt intelligence-driven strategies—tightening access controls, monitoring dark web exposure, and preparing for multi-vector threats targeting high-value sectors.

SOCRadar’s report equips CISOs with:

• Early warnings on ransomware, dark web leaks, and phishing campaigns.
• Strategic recommendations for MFA, data protection, and access control hardening.
• Actionable intelligence to improve SOC readiness and safeguard critical operations.

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With SOCRadar’s Extended Threat Intelligence (XTI), CISOs can detect exposed credentials, track ransomware actors, and identify phishing campaigns before they escalate into major incidents.