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The views of five major technology companies differ on the extent to which cyberattacks are increasing in Japan and the role of artificial intelligence in them, but there is clear consensus that defense does not begin with AI tools alone. It begins with identifying assets, applying updates, and preparing for breaches. Experts believe artificial intelligence may accelerate reconnaissance and vulnerability analysis, while high-risk decisions remain the responsibility of humans and management.
Boston Scientific disclosed a cyberattack that caused a network outage and disrupted business systems and technologies supporting the processing and shipment of customer orders worldwide. The company is still investigating the incident and has not yet determined its full scope or financial impact.