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Ransomware attacks in Japan reach record level

Japan recorded 123 ransomware cases in the first half of 2026, according to the supplied headline. The figure is described as a record for the period.

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The increase signals growing cyber risk to Japanese organizations and potentially essential services.

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  1. Ransomware attacks in Japan hit record 123 cases in 1st half of 2026 ↗japantoday.com · Recorded source date: Sep 13, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC

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