According to sources, Microchip Technology (a Critical Infrastructure organization in Arizona) was hit with a cyber attack. It was first reported on 2024-08-21.
Source 1 | 2024-08-21
“Microchip Technology, a leading semiconductor company, has revealed a cyberattack that disrupted its operations and raised concerns about potential supply chain disruptions. “
“The company made a SEC Filing on Tuesday which mentioned that on August 17, 2024, it “detected potentially suspicious activity involving its information technology systems.”“
“During the investigation, it was revealed that an unknown threat actor had gained access to its systems and had “disrupted the Company’s use of certain servers and some business operations.” The company then disclosed the breach on August 20, 2024, stating that it had taken immediate steps to isolate the affected systems and shut down others as a precaution. “
“While the exact nature of the cyberattack remains unclear, Microchip Technology has indicated that it is working with external cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident and assess the full extent of the damage. The company has not disclosed any specific details about the type of attack or the data that may have been compromised. “
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