Foxconn Says North American Factories Are Resuming Production After Cyberattack
Summary
Foxconn confirmed a cyberattack disrupted several North American factories. The company says affected facilities are resuming production; the Nitrogen group claimed it stole 8 terabytes of data.
Key points
- Foxconn confirmed that a cyberattack affected several North American factories but did not specify how many.
- The company said affected factories are resuming normal production and delivery.
- An employee at a Wisconsin factory reported Wi-Fi and computer outages that disrupted work.
- The Nitrogen ransomware group claimed it stole 8 terabytes of data and millions of files; the article provides no independent confirmation of the theft.
Article Details
- Victim Organization
- Foxconn
- Incident Type
- Cyberattack that disrupted factory operations; Nitrogen, described as a ransomware gang, claimed responsibility.
- Data Types Exposed
- Technical information from several prominent tech firms (claimed by Nitrogen)
- Affected Records
- Nitrogen claimed to have stolen millions of files; Foxconn did not confirm the theft.
- Affected Data Size
- 8 terabytes, claimed by Nitrogen; not independently confirmed in the article.
- Operational Impact
- Several North American facilities were affected. An employee at a Wisconsin factory reported Wi-Fi and network outages, nonworking computers, and being sent home; some tasks were done with paper and pen. Foxconn said affected factories were resuming normal production and delivery.
- Ransom Or Extortion
- Nitrogen claimed responsibility and said it stole data. No ransom demand or extortion terms were reported.
- Claim Status
- confirmed
Threat Actors
LockBitIdentified as a ransomware gang that targeted Foxconn facilities in Mexico in 2022 and attacked its semiconductor segment in 2024.NitrogenClaimed responsibility for the cyberattack and claimed to have stolen 8 terabytes of data and millions of files; the article does not independently confirm the theft.
Malware
Conti#FoxconnLockBitThe Nitrogen group claimed responsibility, saying it stole 8 terabytes of data, while Foxconn has also faced past attacks from LockBit and other ransomware gangs.NitrogenThe Nitrogen group claimed responsibility, saying it stole 8 terabytes of data, while Foxconn has also faced past attacks from LockBit and other ransomware gangs.