Foxconn confirms cyberattack impacting North American factories

Foxconn confirms cyberattack impacting North American factories
Foxconn said its North American factories are returning to normal production after a cyberattack disrupted several facilities and triggered emergency response measures. The Nitrogen group claimed responsibility, saying it stole 8 terabytes of data, while Foxconn has also faced past attacks from LockBit and other ransomware gangs. #Foxconn #Nitrogen #LockBit #Conti

Keypoints

  • Foxconn confirmed a cyberattack affected several factories in North America.
  • The company said impacted facilities are resuming normal production and delivery.
  • The Nitrogen ransomware gang claimed it stole 8 terabytes of data and millions of files.
  • Employees at a Wisconsin factory reported Wi-Fi and computer outages that disrupted work.
  • Foxconn has been targeted before, including by LockBit and other ransomware groups in Mexico.

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