Cybercriminals are targeting Japanese firms, particularly in the tech, telecom, and e-commerce sectors, exploiting a critical PHP vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-4577. This flaw allows attackers to gain remote access to systems, escalating privileges and moving laterally within networks, ultimately leading to full system control and disruption of key business operations. Additionally, a data breach at the Japanese telecom giant NTT has compromised the details of nearly 18,000 organizations. The breach highlights ongoing security challenges, as hackers have also been exploiting an unpatched vulnerability in Edimax IP cameras, known as CVE-2025-1316, which is being used in botnet attacks by Mirai-based malware. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued warnings regarding these vulnerabilities, emphasizing the need for immediate attention from affected organizations.