Semiconductor supplier ASML reports hack
Posted by: Timothy Weaver on 03/02/2015 10:53 AM
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Semicondutor supplier ASML has reported that it was briefly hacked.
ASML Holding recently discovered unauthorized access to a limited portion of its IT systems. ASML took immediate steps to contain the breach and is conducting an ongoing investigation.
The time between the break-in and the discovery by ASML IT staff was short.
At this time it appears that only a limited amount of data has been accessed. ASML has not found any evidence that valuable files, either from ASML or our customers and suppliers, have been compromised.
We cannot be certain about the identity of the hackers.
ASML makes photolithography machines for the production of integrated circuits such as CPUs and memory chips. As such, it is a potential target for cyberespionage.
Speculation is that Chinese PLA Unit 61486 (AKA Putter Panda) is the prime suspect.
ASML Holding recently discovered unauthorized access to a limited portion of its IT systems. ASML took immediate steps to contain the breach and is conducting an ongoing investigation.
The time between the break-in and the discovery by ASML IT staff was short.
At this time it appears that only a limited amount of data has been accessed. ASML has not found any evidence that valuable files, either from ASML or our customers and suppliers, have been compromised.
We cannot be certain about the identity of the hackers.
ASML makes photolithography machines for the production of integrated circuits such as CPUs and memory chips. As such, it is a potential target for cyberespionage.
Speculation is that Chinese PLA Unit 61486 (AKA Putter Panda) is the prime suspect.
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