Foxconn confirms ransomware attack disrupted production in Mexico

By Bill Toulas, Bleeping Computers

The company did not provide any info on the group responsible for the attack but operators of the LockBit ransomware gang claimed responsibility.

Foxconn operates three facilities in Mexico, which produce computers, LCD TVs, mobile devices, and set-top boxes, formerly used by Sony, Motorola, and Cisco Systems.

The attacked Foxconn factory is located in Tijuana, Mexico, and is considered a strategic facility that acts a critical supply hub for the U.S. state of California, a significant electronics consumer.

In a statement to BleepingComputer, Foxconn has assured that the impact on its overall operations will be minimal, and the recovery will unfold according to a pre-determined plan. A company spokesperson provided the following comment:

"It is confirmed that one of our factories in Mexico experienced a ransomware cyberattack in late May. The company's cybersecurity team has been carrying out the recovery plan accordingly.

The factory is gradually returning to normal. The disruption caused to business operations will be handled through production capacity adjustment. The cybersecurity attack is estimated to have little impact on the Group's overall operations. Relevant information about the incident is also provided instantly to our management, clients, and suppliers." - Foxconn

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