Japanese tech giant Advantest hit by ransomware attack

By Bill Toulas

AI Summary

Japanese semiconductor testing giant Advantest Corporation disclosed a ransomware attack on its corporate network that may have compromised customer and employee data. The incident affects a critical supplier in the global chip manufacturing supply chain.

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