Chip Manufacturer Hacked
The world’s largest chip manufacturer, The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), was hacked just about a week ago, now. TSMC said the virus hit their computer network Friday, August 3rd, and spread to many machines that are used to create chips and processors. TSMC is known to be the main manufacturer of chips for Apple iPhones and iPads, as well as the manufacturer of made-to-order chips for Qualcomm and Nvidia. TSMC had to shut down operations that entire first weekend, but were able to get systems back up on Monday, August 6th. After investigation, TSMC is saying that the infection came from “misoperation during the software installation process,” and not from a hack or cyberattack. The reality of the situation is still unknown.
Cyber Fun Facts
Radware recently surveyed over 3,000 Adults in the United States, and found that 54% of Americans are most concerned with their social security numbers being stolen over anything… even their wallets. The results from the study are as follows: 55% of Americans value their personal data most (54% of that being social security numbers), 23% said their wallet, 10% said their car, and 6% said their phone or house keys.
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References
https://money.cnn.com/2018/08/06/technology/tsmc-chip-supplier-virus/index.html
https://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/expert-comments/worlds-largest-chip/