Yoshitaka Sakurada also seemed confused by the concept of a USB drive when asked in parliament.
System error: Japan cybersecurity minister admits he has never used a computer.
A Japanese minister in charge of cybersecurity has provoked astonishment by admitting he has never used a computer in his professional life, and appearing confused by the concept of a USB drive.
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He also appeared confused by the question when asked about whether USB drives were in use at Japanese nuclear facilities.
“It’s unbelievable that someone who has not touched computers is responsible for cybersecurity policies,” said opposition lawmaker Masato Imai.
Sakurada blamed one particularly unimpressive performance in parliament on the opposition MP Renho Murata, complaining that she had not given him her questions in advance. »