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Costa Rica Ransomware Attacks Rise 39%, Microsoft Reports
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Fusion42 · 15 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Ransomware attacks in Costa Rica have increased by 39% according to a report by Microsoft, indicating a significant rise in cybersecurity threats within the country.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
You need to upgrade your cyber defences immediately as Costa Rica faces a sharp rise in ransomware attacks. This increase opens new demand for security tools and services in the local market.
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