Survey reveals sharp rise in cyberattacks on Japan’s small businesses
Small and medium-sized firms in Japan are seeing a surge in cyber incidents, with nearly 8% hit in just the past month.
A May 2025 survey by Teikoku Databank reveals that nearly one in three Japanese companies have experienced a cyberattack. The survey targeted over 26,000 businesses and received 10,645 valid responses.
Among respondents, 32% reported having been targeted by cyberattacks. Large firms in Japan were more likely to be affected at 41.9%, compared to 30.3% for small and medium-sized businesses and just 28.1% for small firms.
Interestingly, while larger firms showed a higher lifetime rate, cyber incidents over the past month were more common among smaller enterprises. Around 6.9% of SMEs and 7.9% of small firms were affected, compared to the overall rate of 6.7%.
Teikoku Databank warned of a sharp increase in risk for small businesses, which often lack the robust cybersecurity infrastructure of larger corporations.
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