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Qilin Ransomware Strikes Ikegami Tsushinki Co., Ltd
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Fusion42 · 22 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
On September 21, 2026, the ransomware group Qilin targeted Japan-based electronics company Ikegami Tsushinki, threatening to leak sensitive data unless their demands are met.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Industrial.
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Cyber threats from ransomware groups like Qilin have escalated in Japan’s industrial sector, forcing you to treat cybersecurity as a core component of operational risk management. Strengthen your incident response and secure backups immediately to avoid operational or reputational damage.
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