Understanding Phishing and How to Stop it!!!
Awareness event about the significant rise in phishing campaigns aimed at Japan
Japan is experiencing a surge in sophisticated phishing attacks, with reports reaching a record 1.196 million cases in the first half of 2025. These attacks are increasingly targeting critical national infrastructure, government bodies and related authorities, large corporations, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Attackers use email, SMS (smishing), and fraudulent websites that mimic trusted institutions, leading to financial fraud, account takeovers, and wider disruption of digital services. As phishing techniques continue to evolve, enhancing public awareness and strengthening proactive defences has become an urgent priority in Japan.
In light of this, Nihon Cyber Defence (NCD) is proud to host a special cybersecurity seminar on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. This exclusive event brings together leading experts from NCD, Netcraft, and the Japan Cyber Control Centre (JC3) to discuss real-world strategies for protecting Japanese organisations from one of the most sophisticated online threats — phishing attacks.
Event Overview
- Date: Tuesday February 24, 2026
- Time: 13:00 – 15:30
- Venue: Amphitheater, Akasaka Intercity AIR 4F
- Venus Site: https://www.intercity-air.com/
- Host: Nihon Cyber Defence Co., Ltd.
- Sponsors: Netcraft and Constella Security Japan
- Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/understanding-phishing-and-how-to-stop-it-tickets-1982328634308?aff=NCDWEB
Time Schedule
- 13:00 – 13:05 : Opening Remarks by Cartan McLaughlin
- 13:05 – 14:00 : Presentation by Robert Duncan (Netcraft)
- 14:00 – 14:30 : Presentation by Kenichi Sakurazawa (JC3)
- 14:30 – 15:00 : Panel Discussion
- 15:00 – 15:30 : Networking
Speakers
- Keynote Speaker: Robert Duncan, Vice President of Product Strategy, Netcraft Ltd.
- Guest Speaker: Kenichi Sakurazawa, Managing Director of Japan Cybercrime Control Centre (JC3)
Program Outline
- Mr. Duncan will share his experience in protecting organisations’ brands from loss of consumer trust and other threats that could undermine their digital assets and brand integrity. He will also cover phishing trends in Japan and how organisations can proactively defend against sophisticated phishing attacks.
- Mr. Sakurazawa: The Japan Cybercrime Countermeasures Center (JC3), which has provided a public–private collaboration platform for over 10 years, will explain how it works with law enforcement and private companies to identify, share, and disrupt cyber threats. The session will cover common threats such as phishing, unauthorized fund transfers, credit card fraud, ransomware, and tech support scams.
About Netcraft
Netcraft is a global leader in online brand protection and digital risk management, trusted by CISOs and security teams at leading global brands, major banks, government organizations, and emerging enterprises. With over 20 years of experience, the largest proprietary dataset, and a continuously evolving detection and threat analysis engine, Netcraft leverages AI, machine learning, and automation to process more threat data than any other provider. The company takes down more than one-third of the world’s phishing sites and has blocked over 225 million malicious URLs to date, delivering fast, accurate takedowns of online scams, fraud, and cyberattacks. Backed by a deep network across the internet infrastructure ecosystem, Netcraft provides unmatched visibility, speed, and accuracy at scale.
Netcraft is unrivalled in protecting infrastructure:
- Operating in 100+ Countries
- 12 of the top 20 European Banks
- 16 of the 50 largest banks in the world
- 5 of the 10 most valuable companies in the world
- 9 of the top 50 world governments including the UK
- 4 of the 10 largest technology companies in the world
About Robert Duncan
Robert Duncan is a cybercrime specialist with more than 15 years of experience combatting online threats at scale. Based in the UK, Robert has channelled his passion for technology, innovation, and product development into the Netcraft platform, where he plays a key role in advancing the fight against cybercrime. Working alongside a highly capable team, Robert helps drive cutting-edge research into new and emerging threat types, the strategic development of novel mitigation techniques, and the creation of innovative products. His work focuses on protecting people and organisations from a broad range of risks, including scams, phishing, cyber attacks, and other evolving online threats.
About Kenichi Sakurazawa
Kenichi Sakurazawa joined Japan’s National Police Agency in 1988 and held senior leadership roles including Chief of the Toyama Prefectural Police, Deputy Director General of the Cabinet Intelligence and Research Office, and Director-General of the Security Bureau, from which he retired in August 2022. His career focused on counterterrorism, cyber intelligence, disaster response, and large-scale security operations, as well as international criminal affairs and public safety. Following the September 11 attacks, he served at the Japanese Embassy in Indonesia, contributing to Japan’s international counterterrorism and intelligence efforts. Since January 2023, he has led initiatives advancing public-private-academia collaboration in cybersecurity, including international cooperation with organizations such as the U.S. NCFTA, and serves as a Visiting Researcher at Shizuoka University’s Faculty of Informatics.
About NCD and Cartan McLaughlin
Cartan McLaughlin is the Founder and CEO of NCD, a Japan-based cybersecurity company dedicated to strengthening corporate and national resilience against cybercrime. Under his leadership, NCD delivers world-class security solutions and advisory services across multiple sectors, including finance, government, critical infrastructure, and enterprise in Japan.
Note
- Please be advised that this event is intended for non-competing organisations only.
- Consecutive interpretation from English to Japanese will be provided for Mr. Duncan’s presentation.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact us at ncdevents2026@nihoncyberdefence.co.jp
