<ul><li>Japan has enacted the Active Cyberdefense Law, allowing preemptive offensive cyber operations to counter threats before damage occurs.</li><li>The law permits government agencies to conduct hacking back operations to neutralize threat actors targeting Japan and its organizations.</li><li>Japan's new Active Cyberdefense Law enables preemptive targeting of hostile infrastructure, reflecting a shift in national and allied security priorities.</li><li>The Japanese government aims to fully implement the new legal framework by 2027 to enhance cyber defense capabilities and align with major Western powers.</li></ul>

Japan passed a law allowing preemptive offensive cyber actions

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