Risky Bulletin Risky Bulletin: Japan passes active cyber defense law
May 19, 2025
Japan takes a bold step with its active cyber defense law, aiming to enhance national security. Meanwhile, printer software is found to ship with malware, raising red flags for users. A UK telecom company faces backlash after leaking sensitive user data and geolocation. In the world of tech, Volkswagen urgently patches critical bugs in its mobile app. The discussion also touches on hacktivism, cybersecurity enhancements by the NHS, and shifting social media regulations for minors in Europe.
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Japan's Proactive Cyber Defense Law
- Japan's new active cyber defense law enables authorities to disrupt imminent cyber attacks preemptively.
- It allows monitoring of internet traffic and mandates breach reporting by critical sector operators.
O2 4G Network Data Leak
- A misconfiguration in O2's 4G network leaks sensitive customer data including device identifiers and location.
- Calls over voiceover LTE can expose this data, enabling device fingerprinting and user geolocation.
Malware in ProColored Printer Software
- UV printers from ProColored shipped with software containing a remote access Trojan and cryptocurrency clipboard stealer.
- The malware activity stopped in March last year, though the infection duration remains unclear.