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#7 BleepingComputer general May 13, 2026 at 12:49 UTC

Foxconn confirms cyberattack claimed by Nitrogen ransomware gang

By Sergiu Gatlan

AI Summary

Foxconn confirmed a cyberattack by the Nitrogen ransomware group affecting North American factories across Wisconsin, Ohio, Texas, Virginia, Indiana, and Mexico, with the attackers claiming to have exfiltrated 8TB of data including confidential documents. Foxconn is the world's largest electronics manufacturer, supplying components to Apple, Microsoft, and other major vendors, making the operational disruption a potential downstream supply chain concern. The Nitrogen ransomware group, which has previously leveraged malvertising for initial access, is now confirmed targeting tier-1 industrial manufacturers.

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