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Ransomware group Nitrogen claims Foxconn breach with 8 terabytes of stolen data

Ransomware group Nitrogen claims Foxconn breach with 8 terabytes of stolen data

Foxconn confirmed a ransomware cyberattack that hit some North American factories. The hacking group Nitrogen claims it exfiltrated more than 11 million files and about eight terabytes of data, potentially including customer details, product schematics, and bank statements. Foxconn says operations are resuming while cybersecurity teams continue investigations and response work.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
Foxconn profit jumps 19 percent as AI server demand surges

Foxconn profit jumps 19 percent as AI server demand surges

Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn reported a 19% quarterly net profit increase, driven by strong AI server demand. The company expects this momentum to continue as customers expand infrastructure. While its North America factories were hit by a cyberattack, Foxconn says operations are resuming normally. It also noted geopolitical risks aren’t affecting its outlook.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026

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Ransomware group claims breach at Foxconn and demands payment from the electronics giant

Ransomware group claims breach at Foxconn and demands payment from the electronics giant

A ransomware group has claimed it breached Foxconn, one of the world’s largest electronics manufacturers. The attackers say they are now trying to extort the company after gaining access, escalating risks across the supply chain. Foxconn has not publicly confirmed details, but the claim immediately raises concerns for production tied to major customers including Apple and Nvidia.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 13 May 2026
Foxconn confirms ransomware attack at North American plants as production slowly restarts

Foxconn confirms ransomware attack at North American plants as production slowly restarts

Foxconn has confirmed a ransomware cyberattack targeting its North American facilities, with production lines disrupted before beginning a gradual return to normal operations. The Nitrogen ransomware group claims it stole large volumes of data, raising concerns that sensitive information tied to major clients like Apple and Google could have been exposed. Foxconn says recovery is underway.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
SoftBank eyes homegrown AI server manufacturing in Japan with Nvidia and Foxconn talks

SoftBank eyes homegrown AI server manufacturing in Japan with Nvidia and Foxconn talks

SoftBank is reportedly exploring plans to manufacture high-performance AI servers in Japan. The company is in talks with Nvidia and contract manufacturer Foxconn, with an initial approach that would assemble components sourced from abroad. The move is part of SoftBank’s upcoming medium-term management plan, targeting advanced AI workloads.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 7 May 2026
Foxconn launches second generation LEO satellites with SpaceX Falcon 9 push into space

Foxconn launches second generation LEO satellites with SpaceX Falcon 9 push into space

Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn says its second-generation low-Earth orbit satellites have been launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 from California. The move marks Foxconn’s newest attempt to break beyond hardware manufacturing and into space technology, signaling deeper investment in satellite systems and next-stage deployment plans for its LEO constellation ambitions.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 3 May 2026

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Tata Electronics overtakes Foxconn as Apple’s biggest India contract maker in a rapid two year surge

Tata Electronics overtakes Foxconn as Apple’s biggest India contract maker in a rapid two year surge

Tata Electronics has taken the top spot as Apple’s largest contract manufacturer in India, scaling its workforce to about 75,000 from roughly 15,000 in two years. The leap is powered by acquisitions of Wistron and Pegatron’s local operations and fast expansion at its Hosur plant. Foxconn remains a key assembler and is poised to challenge Tata with new capacity in Tamil Nadu and Bengaluru later in 2026.

Summarised by Beize from a story on IndianWeb2 on 2 May 2026
Tata Electronics hires 75000 workers as Apple maker leapfrogs Foxconn

Tata Electronics hires 75000 workers as Apple maker leapfrogs Foxconn

Tata Electronics says its workforce has surged to 75,000, placing it ahead of Foxconn and making it Apple’s largest contract manufacturer by headcount. The expansion is largely driven by Tata’s Hosur facility, signaling accelerating electronics manufacturing in India. Analysts also point to Tata’s strategy of shifting toward higher-value parts of the supply chain to deepen its global role.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 30 Apr 2026
Foxconn infanticide case exposes mental health and welfare gaps for young women workers

Foxconn infanticide case exposes mental health and welfare gaps for young women workers

A tragic infanticide at Foxconn’s Devanahalli unit has reignited scrutiny of workplace welfare for young women in electronics manufacturing. Experts say failures in mental health awareness, on-campus counseling, and reproductive healthcare created dangerous blind spots, calling for stronger monitoring, comprehensive sex education, and policy-backed reforms to protect employee wellbeing.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 26 Apr 2026
Bengaluru factory horror teen gave birth in toilet killed newborn feared stigma police probe begins

Bengaluru factory horror teen gave birth in toilet killed newborn feared stigma police probe begins

A 19-year-old woman allegedly gave birth in a toilet inside a Foxconn facility near Devanahalli and killed her newborn within minutes, fearing social stigma as an unmarried mother. The baby’s body reportedly went undiscovered overnight until a shocking discovery prompted police action and a preliminary investigation into what led to the crime.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026

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Foxconn cooperates with police after alleged infanticide at Bengaluru unit

Foxconn cooperates with police after alleged infanticide at Bengaluru unit

Foxconn says it is closely cooperating with local authorities after a 19-year-old worker allegedly gave birth in a toilet at its Devanahalli unit and killed her newborn. Another employee reportedly discovered the infant’s body, triggering a police investigation. The company said employee well-being is a priority and that it is offering support as the case unfolds.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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