After Microsoft And Nvidia, This Major Apple Supplier Became Ransomware Target

Key Apple Inc AAPL supplier Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd HNHPF, operating as Foxconn, was hit by a ransomware attack on May 31, the Bleeping Computer reports.
The attack disrupted operations at one of Foxconn's Mexico-based production plants.
The Foxconn Baja California plant produced medical devices, consumer electronics, and industrial operations, the TechCrunch reports.
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The factory was gradually returning to normal, acknowledged Foxconn.
Foxconn, which did not disclose details regarding ransom demands, saw a minimal impact on its overall operations from the disruption.
The operators of the LockBit claimed responsibility for the May 31 attack and threatened to leak the stolen data pending a ransom by June 11.
In December 2020, the DoppelPaymer ransomware attacked some of Foxconn's U.S.-based systems, demanding a ransom of $34 million in Bitcoin.
Companies ranging from Microsoft Corp MSFT, Nvidia Corp NVDA to Vodafone Group Plc VOD were victims of data breaches which increased radically as the world moved online following the pandemic.
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