Critical EUV chipmaking tool supplier hacked, pressed to pay $10 million for ransomware unlock – Hoya dismisses hack as an ‘IT system incident’

Japanese optical technology leader, Hoya Corporation, recently admitted to being affected by an ‘IT system incident.’ However, according to reports, it was hit by a ransomware attack and a demand for $10 million to maintain the confidentiality of 1.7 million files. 

Japanese optical technology leader, Hoya Corporation, recently admitted to being affected by an ‘IT system incident.’ However, according to reports, it was hit by a ransomware attack and a demand for $10 million to maintain the confidentiality of 1.7 million files.