Advantest disclosed a ransomware attack that may have affected customer or employee data after an intruder gained access to parts of its corporate network on February 15. The company isolated affected systems, engaged third-party cybersecurity specialists, and says the investigation is ongoing while it prepares to notify any impacted individuals. #Advantest #NTT
Keypoints
- Advantest detected unauthorized access to portions of its network on February 15.
- Preliminary findings indicate an intruder may have deployed ransomware, though no data theft has been confirmed.
- The company isolated affected systems and retained third-party cybersecurity specialists to investigate.
- Advantest will directly notify customers or employees and provide mitigation guidance if data exposure is confirmed.
- No ransomware group has claimed responsibility and the investigation remains ongoing.