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53 companies in Japan hit by ransomware group known as Qilin

The group has attacked about 4,000 companies worldwide, while Japan urged businesses to fix vulnerabilities after reports of data leaks.

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A total of 53 companies in Japan have suffered attacks by a ransomware group known as Qilin that operates internationally, National Police Agency officials said Thursday.

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A total of 53 companies in Japan have been targeted by the international hacking group "Qilin", Japanese police said.

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Kyodo News+ broke the news in Tokyo, Japan on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
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