What IT services does KGA provide?

KGA provides comprehensive IT support services including software installation and setup, SaaS system maintenance, application configuration, technical support, digital consulting (including website development), security services, and data management & backup solutions.

What areas do you cover?

Based in Kosai, Shizuoka, we provide remote support nationwide across Japan. On-site support is available primarily in the Tokai region.

Can I consult before signing a contract?

Yes, initial consultation and estimates are completely free. We will listen to your IT challenges and propose the optimal solution.

Is emergency support available?

Yes, the Premium plan includes 24-hour emergency support. The Standard plan also provides priority response during business hours.

Can you set up international TV apps?

Yes, we support the installation and configuration of international TV applications and media players. We help set up environments for legal access to international content.

Do you offer multilingual support?

We support 9 languages: Japanese, English, Portuguese, Korean, Chinese, Malay, Filipino, Vietnamese, and Spanish.

Are there any setup or hidden fees?

No. All prices displayed are final and tax-included. There are no setup fees, hidden charges, or surprise invoices. What you see is exactly what you pay.

Can I change plans later?

Yes. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel at any time. Upgrades take effect immediately and we will prorate the difference. Downgrades take effect at the next renewal cycle.

Which payment methods do you accept?

We accept all major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, JCB, American Express) through Komoju, as well as bank transfers and convenience store payments in Japan. Invoicing is available for Business IT Plan customers.

Do you offer refunds?

Yes. We offer a 14-day money-back guarantee on all annual plans — no questions asked. Monthly Business IT Plan subscriptions can be cancelled at any time with prorated refunds for unused service.

What is the difference between the annual plans and the Business IT Plan?

Annual plans cover app configuration and support for individuals and small teams. The Business IT Plan is a comprehensive monthly subscription for companies that require website development, system management, automation, security, and a dedicated account manager.

Do you provide support in English?

Yes. Our team provides full multilingual support in Japanese, English, Portuguese, Korean, Chinese, Malay, Filipino, Vietnamese, and Spanish — by email, chat, and scheduled video calls.

IMF: AI cyberattacks threaten finance (May 2026)

What happened

In May 2026, on May 7, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) published on its official blog the article "Financial Stability Risks Mount as Artificial Intelligence Fuels Cyberattacks." Its core message is blunt: cybersecurity is no longer just an IT problem; it is a global financial stability issue.

According to the IMF's analysis, extreme losses from a cyber incident could trigger funding strains, raise solvency concerns, and disrupt broader markets.

Why AI changes the game

The IMF stresses that advanced AI models can dramatically reduce the time and cost of finding and exploiting vulnerabilities. It cites Anthropic's Claude Mythos, a model with exceptional cyber capabilities that can find and exploit flaws in major operating systems and browsers even in the hands of non-experts.

The IMF's key findings:

AI amplifies existing attack techniques, operating at machine speed;
attackers have the edge, because discovering and exploiting flaws is faster than patching;
since the financial system relies on common software and shared providers, simultaneous vulnerabilities across many institutions become more likely.

A systemic risk

The IMF describes the risk as systemic and cross-sector: finance shares digital infrastructure with energy, telecoms and public services, so one weak point can spread. Concentration in a few software platforms, clouds or AI models raises the impact of any single exploited weakness.

Shock channels include confidence effects, payment disruptions, liquidity strains and fire sales. The question the IMF poses to authorities: is the system prepared to absorb incidents without destabilizing core functions?

It also warns that emerging and developing economies, with fewer resources, may be disproportionately exposed to attackers targeting regions with weaker defenses. In the IMF's words: "defenses will inevitably be breached, so resilience must also be a priority."

What the IMF recommends

Robust resilience standards and supervision focused on systemic transmission channels;
public-private collaboration on threat intelligence and incident response;
cyber stress testing and rapid-recovery capabilities;
institutions continuing to invest in defensive AI, with governance and human oversight;
international coordination and support for countries with less capacity.

In June 2026, the IMF expanded on the topic in a technical note ("Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity in the Financial Sector," IMF Note 26/05), stressing the need to limit a breach's "blast radius."

What this means for smaller companies

The warning targets central banks and regulators, but the logic applies to any business that depends on shared providers:

Map your dependencies (cloud, ERP, payment provider) and what happens if one goes down.
Segment your network to limit how far an intrusion can reach.
Test your recovery plan, with offline backups and rehearsed restores.
Assume a breach will happen and measure how long it takes to get back to work.

Sources

Want to assess your company's resilience against AI-accelerated cyberattacks? KGA IT offers a free consultation: kga-it.com.

IMF warns AI-fueled cyberattacks threaten financial stability (May 2026)