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Foxconn Confirms Cyberattack on North American Plants; Operations Resuming

Foxconn, the Taiwanese manufacturing giant, confirmed a cyberattack on its North American facilities, leading to temporary production disruptions. The Nitrogen ransomware group claimed responsibility, stating they stole 8 terabytes of data, including over 11 million internal documents. The affected factories are gradually resuming normal operations, with the company's cybersecurity team activating response mechanisms. The breach may have exposed sensitive technical information from major clients such as Apple, Intel, Google, Nvidia, and Dell.

Key Points: Foxconn cyberattack: North American facilities hit, operations resume

  • Foxconn confirms cyberattack on North American facilities
  • Nitrogen ransomware group claims 8TB data stolen
  • Affected factories gradually resuming normal production
  • Leaked data may include sensitive info from clients like Apple, Intel, Nvidia
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Foxconn confirms cyberattack on North American facilities; Operations now resuming gradually

Foxconn confirms a cyberattack on its North American facilities, with operations gradually resuming. The Nitrogen ransomware group claims to have stolen 8TB of data.

"The affected factories are currently resuming normal production. - Foxconn"

Taipei, May 13

Taiwan-based manufacturing giant Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. on Tuesday confirmed a cyberattack targeting some of its North American facilities. The company, known globally as Foxconn, issued a statement on Tuesday night acknowledging the incident after the factories experienced disruptions.

According to a report by Focus Taiwan, while the company did not provide specific details regarding the nature of the compromised data or the full scope of the breach, it noted that the affected operations were gradually returning to a normal state.

The confirmation followed media reports of a large-scale IT system incident that recently broke out at the company's facility in Wisconsin. This disruption forced a temporary shutdown of several production lines.

As per the report, the Nitrogen ransomware group was identified as the perpetrator behind the attack. The hackers claimed on the dark web that they breached the Foxconn network and took 8 terabytes of data, a haul that reportedly included more than 11 million internal documents.

"The company's cybersecurity team activated the response mechanism and implemented operational measures to ensure the continuity of production and delivery," the report quoted Foxconn. "The affected factories are currently resuming normal production."

The leaked data may have included sensitive technical information linked to several major Foxconn clients. According to the report, these clients include Apple Inc., Intel Corp., Google LLC, Nvidia Corp., and Dell Technologies.

To serve as proof of the breach, Nitrogen posted a collection of sample files on the dark web. Foxconn had initially described the incident as a "technical issue" when news of the cyberattack first surfaced before moving to confirm the nature of the event.

While Foxconn acknowledged the attack and temporary disruptions to some production lines, it did not provide details on the scope of the breach or the nature of the compromised data.

Foxconn first announced plans to invest in Wisconsin in 2017, initially proposing to build a large liquid crystal display (LCD) panel plant in Mount Pleasant.

The LCD plant never materialized, and neither did Foxconn's commitment to invest USD 10 billion and create 13,000 jobs at the Wisconsin site.

The company now uses it as a base for high-end server production and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure development. As of late 2025, the company had invested USD 2 billion there and created 1,500 jobs, it said.

In late 2025, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) approved a new four-year operational incentive plan, supporting Foxconn's continued expansion into AI and data security infrastructure in the region.

- ANI

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Sarah B
It’s a wake-up call for global supply chains. Foxconn is a giant, yet they got hit hard. Hope they recover client trust soon.
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Kavya N
Honestly, I’m more concerned about the sensitive technical info of Apple and Google getting out. The Wisconsin plant’s story is another mess—$10 billion promise turned into just $2 billion. Typical corporate overpromise. 🙄
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Michael C
This Nitrogen ransomware group is no joke. 11 million documents—that’s a nightmare for data security. Foxconn’s delay in admitting it was a cyberattack doesn’t inspire confidence.
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Varun X
Arre yaar, even after investing in AI and data security infrastructure, they get hacked? Shows that no one is truly safe from ransomware. Indian companies should take note—cybersecurity isn’t optional anymore.
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Amanda J
I’m surprised this didn’t make bigger news earlier. Foxconn’s initial “technical issue” cover-up is worrying. At least they’re resuming operations gradually. Let’s hope client data wasn’t compromised too badly.
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Pallavi W
The Wisconsin plant saga is a classic case of corporate bait-and-switch. But the cyberattack is the real issue here. 5 terabytes of

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