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Ransomware attacks on Japanese firms more than double

Ransomware attacks on Japanese companies have more than doubled in five years, according to a survey. Among firms targeted, 37 percent said they paid a ransom, highlighting the growing cost and pressure businesses face after cyberattacks.
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