Toyama Prefectural Police Headquarters announced that 112 cybercrime cases were detected in the first half of 2026, an increase of 19 from the same period last year. Cases involving the decryption of data encrypted by ransomware were reported, while consultations concerning unauthorized access reached 177.
Toyama Prefectural Police Headquarters announced that 112 cybercrime cases were detected in the first half of 2026 (January-June), an increase of 19 from the same period last year.
Among these was a case in which server data belonging to a beverage manufacturer in the prefecture was encrypted in a ransomware attack. The data was subsequently decrypted, according to the announcement.
There were 177 consultations concerning unauthorized access, and the police continue to urge vigilance.