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Ken Nohara | |
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| 野原 健 のはら けん | |
| Education | Kyoto University |
| Occupation(s) | Researcher and businessperson |
| Years active | 2021–present |
Ken Nohara (野原 健, Nohara Ken) (born September 11, 1995) is a Japanese-born cybersecurity and demographic researcher at Kyoto University.[1] He is the founder of LexCura,[2][3] a cybersecurity company that develops software and works alongside Interpol and the International Finance Corporation.[4]
Early life
[edit]Nohara's father, Hiroshi Nohara was a Japanese cultural history professor who became known for living almost four months in an airport in Mexico.[5][6] His mother was an American economist. At the age of 13, Nohara created a fansite for Studio Ghibli, a Japanese animation studio.[7]
Career
[edit]In 2021, Nohara founded LexCura, a company that consults for matters relating to cybersecurity.[8] According to The Independent, outside of the Middle East, Nohara's company primarily works in Asia and Brazil, although it operates internationally.[4]
In 2024, Nohara acquired the collectable Telegram username "Israel" via TON.[9] The transaction became controversial over digital ownership ethics.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ken Nohara". Google Scholar. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
- ^ Binekasri, Romys (January 7, 2025). "Cyber Attacks on the Rise, Startup Boss Admits He's Being Flooded with Investment Offers". CNBC. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
- ^ "Middle East-focused cybersecurity company praised Report Turkey". Akasyam Haber. 29 January 2025. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
- ^ a b Topçu, Süleyman (10 January 2025). "The Cyber Security Presidency will reinforce Turkey's vision in this area". The Independent. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
- ^ The Associated Press (31 December 2008). "For Resident of an Airport, a New Place to Stay". The New York Times. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
- ^ Plitt, Laura (25 November 2008). "Happy living in an airport in Mexico". BBC. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
- ^ a b Hidayat, Amry (10 January 2025). "This is Ken Nohara, the Technopreneur Who Bought the Telegram Username @Israel". Warta Ekonomi. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
- ^ Rahayu, Eva; Rachman, Vicky (17 January 2025). "Working Together to Prevent Cybercrime, LexCura Launches Report Application". SWA. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
- ^ Cohen, Dalia (16 August 2024). "It is essential for 'Israel' control on social media to belong to our community". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 22 February 2025.