Science & Tech · Cybersecurity · 2 hrs ago
16.2% of Japanese firms report data leaks or suspected leaks
A survey of 1,328 companies in Japan found that 16.2% had experienced a data leak or a possible leak at some point.
The incidents included cyberattacks and human error, such as sending an email to the wrong person or responding to a fraudulent request.
Among large companies, 30.2% reported past leaks or suspected leaks, compared with the overall figure of 16.2%.
Across all surveyed firms, 5.5% said an incident had happened in the past year, while 14.8% said they did not know whether one had occurred.
That uncertainty matters because some companies may lack the expertise to detect or confirm a leak.
Some smaller firms also said staff and budget limits make protections difficult to put in place.
The survey was conducted online from October 9 to 14, and the findings point to challenges in both preventing leaks and knowing when they have happened.
A survey found that 30.2% of large Japanese companies had experienced information leaks or possible leaks.
Across all companies surveyed, 16.2% reported such an incident.
The survey was conducted online from October 9 to 14 and received responses from 1,328 companies.
The research firm said large companies may report higher rates because they handle more information and have more systems and employees, as well as stronger detection capabilities.
Another 14.8% of companies said they did not know whether a leak had occurred.
- Who
- Teikoku Databank surveyed Japanese companies.
- What
- The survey found that 30.2% of large companies reported information leaks or possible leaks.
- When
- The survey ran from October 9 to 14; results were announced on October 19.
- Where
- Japan.
- Why
- Teikoku Databank said large companies may handle more information and have more systems and employees, and may be better equipped to detect incidents.
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Teikoku Databank conducted its online survey of companies.
Teikoku Databank announced the survey results.
- Large companies reporting incidents
- 30.2%
- All companies reporting incidents
- 16.2%
- Companies reporting an incident in the past year
- 5.5%
- Survey responses
- 1,328 companies
- Companies unsure whether a leak occurred
- 14.8%
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We do not know whether information was leaked or not because we have no experts in computer data processing.
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