Ransomware attacks have reached a new high. National Police Agency data on cyberthreats shows a total of 123 cases were confirmed from January through June.
This data indicates the number of ransomware cases for the first half of 2026. The National Police Agency tracks cyberthreats, including ransomware attacks, and releases data on confirmed cases.
Further details on these ransomware attacks can be found in the National Police Agency's data on cyberthreats.
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