Foxconn factories resume operations after ransomware attack

Foxconn, the world's largest electronics manufacturer, has confirmed that some of its North American factories are working to resume normal operations following a cyberattack. The incident was disclosed after the Nitrogen ransomware operation claimed to have stolen 8 TB of data from the company, with further coverage provided by Bleeping Computer.

The attack impacted Foxconn's North American facilities, with the Nitrogen ransomware group claiming to have exfiltrated over 11 million documents, including confidential project details and drawings from major clients like Apple, Intel, Google, and Nvidia. Foxconn stated its cybersecurity team activated response measures to ensure production continuity, and affected factories are now resuming normal operations.

The Nitrogen group, which emerged in 2023, has previously used a malware loader and developed its own ransomware strain, though some versions have reportedly contained coding errors. This is not the first time Foxconn has been targeted; previous ransomware attacks include incidents involving LockBit, DoppelPaymer, and an earlier attack on a Foxconn plant in Mexico in 2022.

Source: Bleeping Computer