Ransomware Attack at Kulicke and Soffa Industries
Semiconductror tool maker, Kulicke and Soffa Industries (K&S), suffered a ransomware attack at the hands of “LockBit Black” in May and it now letting victims know about the attack.
In a letter to victims, the company with global headquarters in Singapore and U.S. headquarters in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, said “Kulicke and Soffa Industries (K&S) writes to inform you about a recent cybersecurity incident that may have involved your personal information. We understand that this can be a stressful situation, and we want to assure you that we are taking this matter very seriously. This letter provides you with information about the nature of the incident and affected data and the immediate and additional corrective measures K&S has taken to guard against future unauthorized disclosure or misuse of your personal data.
“On May 12, 2024, K&S discovered its first indications of a ransomware attack when it (ended up) contacted by an organization that called itself ‘LockBit Black.’” The organization informed K&S it accessed and encrypted specific K&S files and showed certain screenshots to support its claims.”