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Japanese IT services company GMO Internet Group has asked the government to deploy active cyber-defence measures as it works to contain fallout from a hacking incident, Bloomberg reports.
Why it mattersThe request puts government involvement in a private company’s cyber response on the table. It is a specific appeal, rather than another general warning that cyber threats are serious.
Discuss: How far should active cyber-defence reach into responding to attacks on private companies?
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