Damage Case Report on Japanese Companies Afflicted with Ransomware (2017 – 2025)

Damage Case Report on Japanese Companies Afflicted with Ransomware (2017 – 2025)

Introduction Japan ranks second in Asia for the number of ransomware incidents; as many companies with influence in the global economy and major industries are located there, the country has become a major target for threat actors. Attacks targeting Japan have increased sharply especially since 2023, and key industries such