Record high ransomware attacks and cyber threats reported in Japan
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National Police Agency
Japan
First half of 2026
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Record 123 ransomware cases reported in the first half of 2026. Suspicious access attempts reached a record 13,687 per IP address per day. Manufacturing sector was the most targeted industry. Business email scams and unauthorized banking transfers caused significant financial losses.
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