30% of large Japan firms experienced data leaks or possible leaks: survey

Data leaks or suspected leaks, including those caused by cyberattacks or human error, have impacted 30.2 percent of large Japanese companies at some point in the past, a research firm's survey showed Monday.Including possible but unconfirmed incidents, the online survey by Teikoku Databank Ltd. showed that large firms were impacted at a higher rate than small and medium-sized companies. Overall, 16.2 percent of firms in the survey said they have experienced data leaks or possible leaks.According to the survey, 5.5 percent of firms reported leaks or possible leaks in the past year. On the ot…READ FULL ARTICLE