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Japan Goes on Offense With New 'Active Cyber Defense' BillJapan Goes on Offense With New 'Active Cyber Defense' Bill

Japan is on a mission to catch up to the US standard of national cyber preparedness, and its new legislation is a measure intended to stop escalating Chinese cyber-espionage efforts, experts say.

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Fake Videos of Former First Lady Scam NamibiansFake Videos of Former First Lady Scam Namibians
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