April 15, 2024 at 11:06AM
Netherlands-based chipmaker Nexperia, a subsidiary of Wingtech Technology, was targeted by ransomware group Dark Angels, who claimed to have stolen 1 Tb of data, including sensitive information of major companies. Nexperia confirmed the breach and initiated an investigation while disconnecting affected systems and notifying authorities. The ransomware group is also known for attacking Johnson Controls.
Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaways are:
– Chipmaker Nexperia was targeted by the ransomware group Dark Angels, who claimed to have stolen a significant amount of data from the company’s systems, including quality control data, client folders for nearly 900 companies, confidential project data, industrial production data, and corporate information.
– Nexperia confirmed that unauthorized access to some of its servers occurred in March, prompting the company to disconnect affected systems from the internet and initiate extensive mitigation measures. Nexperia also launched an investigation with third-party experts and has notified data protection authorities and law enforcement.
– The Dark Angels ransomware group is known for previous attacks, including on Johnson Controls, from which they demanded a $51 million ransom, and on which they claimed to have stolen 27 Gb of information. The disclosed expenses associated with the Johnson Controls incident exceeded $27 million.
These takeaways highlight the severity of the data breach at Nexperia, the company’s response to contain and investigate the incident, and the track record of the ransomware group involved.