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Ransomware attack disrupts production at Microchip Technology

First reported · Last reported · 17 related reports

Microchip Technology was hit by a cyberattack in August 2024 that disrupted operations at its manufacturing facilities and its order fulfillment. The Play ransomware gang claimed the attack and published data it claimed to have stolen, and the company later confirmed the theft of personal information such as employee contact details. In November, costs related to the attack were tallied at $21.4 million.

Key facts

Affected organization
Microchip Technology
Incident type
Ransomware
Occurred / detected
Not confirmed
Scale of damage
Disruption of manufacturing facility operations and order fulfillment; theft of personal information such as employee contact details; costs of $21.4 million
Cause / method
Ransomware attack
Location
United States

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Timeline

  1. Microchip Technology disclosed a cyberattack that affected its operations.
  2. The Play ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the attack.
  3. The ransomware gang published data it claimed to have stolen from the company.
  4. The company confirmed data theft resulting from the cyberattack.
  5. It emerged that the stolen information included personal information such as employee contact details.
  6. Costs related to the attack were tallied at $21.4 million.

17 related reports

The summary and key facts are written by AI from related reports and may contain errors. Check the original articles and the organization’s official statements for accurate details.