Japanese internet infrastructure provider GMO Internet Group made an emergency request to the Japanese government on October 24, 2026, to adopt "active cyber defense" measures and proactively counter cyberattacks [1]. The request comes after GMO reported that unauthorized trades were executed through its FX-related services, indicating a significant security breach affecting its financial trading platform [1]. This incident highlights vulnerabilities in Japan's critical internet infrastructure and prompted GMO to seek government intervention to strengthen national cybersecurity defenses [1]. The company's appeal for "active cyber defense" suggests GMO believes reactive security measures are insufficient and that more aggressive, proactive approaches are needed to combat evolving cyber threats [1].
CONCLUSION
GMO Internet Group's emergency request for government-backed active cyber defense reflects serious security concerns following unauthorized trading activity on its FX platform. This incident underscores growing cybersecurity risks facing Japan's financial infrastructure and may prompt broader policy discussions around national cyber resilience.