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May 14, 2026 at 14:23 UTC
Major tech manufacturer Foxconn confirms cyberattack hit North American factories
By Matt Kapko
AI Summary
Foxconn confirmed its North American factories were hit by the Nitrogen ransomware group, which claims to have exfiltrated 8 terabytes of data spanning over 11 million files, including confidential documents belonging to top customers. The attack is part of a broader surge targeting manufacturing — reportedly one of 600 ransomware hits on manufacturers in 2026 alone — exploiting the sector's low tolerance for operational downtime.
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