Reporting on cyberattacks against Japanese entities rose 48% between Q2 and Q3 2026, encompassing ransomware, exploitation of vulnerabilities, credential leaks, and service disruptions. Significant incidents exposed millions of customer records and disrupted operations across multiple sectors, with attacks on shared service providers extending the impact to downstream organizations. Further incidents in October 2026 indicate that these trends have persisted into Q4.
Behind Japan’s Warnings of a Cyber Crisis
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