# 10月25日（日） GMO「能動的サイバー防御」適用を政府に要請、中国系AIのARTEX悪質改造が横行 - Show: ながら日経 - Published: 2026-10-24 - Canonical: https://podc.club/en/episode/1627014612_1ce5515241b0.html - Audio: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NRBC2253692372.mp3 - Source: Edited from a machine transcript of the first 30 minutes of the episode. Not an official summary. GMO Internet Group announced on October 24, 2026, that it has made an emergency request to the Japanese government to activate "active cyber defense" following unauthorized access to its FX trading service. The episode also covers the continued spread of maliciously modified versions of the Chinese-developed AI tool ARTEX, which remains a threat to Japanese companies even after its developer halted public distribution. ## What this episode answers ### Why did GMO Internet Group request the government to apply active cyber defense? GMO Internet Group suffered unauthorized access to its FX trading service and made an emergency government request on October 24, 2026, for a legal framework that would allow cyberattacks to be blocked or neutralized before they cause damage, rather than responding only after the fact. ### What problems have arisen around the Chinese AI tool ARTEX? Although ARTEX's developer has already halted public distribution, third parties who downloaded the tool have been creating modified, more attack-capable versions and circulating them; the tool is suspected of being used in unauthorized access incidents in Japan, and companies have been urged to stay vigilant. ### How did Moody's rule on France's sovereign credit rating, and what is the outlook? Moody's kept France's sovereign credit rating unchanged on October 23, 2026, contrary to market expectations of a downgrade, though it signaled it could move to downgrade if fiscal consolidation stalls or interest rates continue to rise, leaving market caution unresolved. ### What did U.S. Ambassador to Japan Glass propose at the Fujisan Conference? At the Fujisan Conference in Tokyo on October 24, 2026, U.S. Ambassador to Japan Glass proposed that Japan should become a drone production hub for the Indo-Pacific region as a means of strengthening Japan-U.S. deterrence. ### What did Cloudflare's CEO announce in connection with the PHP vulnerability issue? In an interview on October 23, 2026, Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince warned that a severe vulnerability similar to the recently disclosed PHP flaw will be made public in another software product; Cloudflare had worked alongside OpenAI to implement pre-emptive countermeasures for the PHP vulnerability. ## Article ## GMO Makes Emergency Government Request for Active Cyber Defense GMO Internet Group announced on October 24, 2026, that it has formally requested the Japanese government to apply "active cyber defense" (能動的サイバー防御) following unauthorized access to its FX trading service. The concept involves proactively blocking or neutralizing cyberattacks before they inflict damage, rather than responding after an intrusion has already occurred. The request asks the government to establish the legal framework needed to make such pre-emptive action possible. The fact that a private company has taken the unusual step of formally petitioning the government for this kind of measure has drawn considerable attention. ## Chinese AI Tool ARTEX Spreads in Maliciously Modified Versions — Threat Persists After Developer Shuts Down The Chinese-developed AI tool ARTEX (アルテックス), which is suspected of being used in unauthorized access incidents in Japan, has become the source of a growing threat: the proliferation of maliciously modified variants. The original developer has already halted public distribution, but third parties who previously downloaded ARTEX have been building enhanced, more attack-capable versions and circulating them. The result is that harm continues well after official support has ended — a pattern that has become increasingly common in modern cyberattacks. Companies were urged to maintain a heightened level of vigilance. ## Moody's Holds France's Credit Rating — Market Caution Remains U.S. credit rating agency Moody's Ratings announced on October 23, 2026, that it would keep France's sovereign credit rating unchanged, defying market expectations of a downgrade. An immediate deterioration was thus avoided. However, Moody's indicated that it could move to downgrade if France's fiscal consolidation efforts retreat or interest rates continue to climb, meaning market nervousness has not been fully put to rest. ## Fujisan Conference: U.S. Ambassador Proposes Japan as Indo-Pacific Drone Production Hub The Japan Center for Economic Research and the Japan Institute of International Affairs co-hosted the "Fujisan Conference" in Tokyo on October 24, 2026, bringing together Japanese and American experts to discuss international issues. At the forum, U.S. Ambassador to Japan Glass proposed that Japan should serve as a drone production base for the Indo-Pacific region, with the aim of strengthening Japan-U.S. deterrence. The call for concentrating defense industry capacity in Japan drew significant notice. ## Cloudflare CEO Warns Another Severe Vulnerability Is Coming Matthew Prince, CEO of U.S. internet infrastructure giant Cloudflare, stated in an interview on October 23, 2026, that another software product will be found to carry a severe vulnerability comparable to the one recently disclosed in PHP. Cloudflare had worked alongside OpenAI to put pre-emptive countermeasures in place when the PHP flaw came to light. Prince declined to name the specific software involved, but his remarks stand as a clear warning to industry stakeholders to prepare. ## Reporter's Column: "Things That Never Change" at Zeniarai Benzaiten, Kamakura Reporter Yokota Kaho (横田加穂) recently visited Zeniarai Benzaiten shrine in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. The timing coincided with school-trip season, and the grounds were filled with elementary-school children. Watching them prompted her to reflect on how much the world has changed: when she was a child, the standard school-trip kit was a handmade knapsack, a stainless-steel thermos of barley tea, and a soft-serve ice cream. Today's elementary schoolers, she observed, carry stylish backpacks and stroll around with Starbucks cups in hand. And yet, after the children finished paying their respects at the offering box, one boy peered into his wallet and cried out: "I've barely got any change — but I can't give away my giza-juu!" A giza-juu (ギザ十) is a 10-yen coin with a milled edge, long cherished by Japanese children as a minor collectible curiosity. His anguished reluctance to part with it made Yokota burst out laughing. The habit of hoarding giza-juu, she reflected, is one thing that seems to have remained completely unchanged across generations — and the realization left her with an unexpectedly warm feeling. ## Takeaways - GMO Internet Group, after its FX service was hit by unauthorized access, made an unprecedented emergency appeal to the government to build a legal framework for active cyber defense — a rare move by a private company. - The Chinese AI tool ARTEX, modified and redistributed by third parties after its developer halted distribution, continues to be weaponized in cyberattacks targeting Japanese organizations, illustrating how threats can outlast a tool's official lifespan. - Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince has warned that a severe vulnerability on par with the recent PHP flaw will be disclosed in another software product, underscoring the need for ongoing cybersecurity vigilance across the industry.