Japan leads Pacific islands cyberdefense drill as ransomware attacks rise

14 countries and regions take part in training exercise

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Teams with members from island nations and regions learn about cyberdefense during last year's exercise. (Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications)

MAYUMI HIROSAWA

TOKYO -- Japan conducted a cyberdefense exercise involving 14 Pacific island nations and regions, its latest move to increase cooperation with the region as China's influence there grows.

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