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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
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

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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
Instructure puts Canvas in maintenance mode after outage and suspected ShinyHunters reroutes users

Instructure puts Canvas in maintenance mode after outage and suspected ShinyHunters reroutes users

Instructure has placed its Canvas learning platform into maintenance mode after a cybersecurity incident disrupted access for many schools and universities. Some users reported being redirected to an unauthorized message that was allegedly linked to the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters. The company says Canvas is now available for most users, but services were impacted long enough to disrupt learning across multiple institutions.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 8 May 2026
DOJ claims ransomware gang used Russian government databases for corruption and draft dodging

DOJ claims ransomware gang used Russian government databases for corruption and draft dodging

U.S. prosecutors allege a ransomware gang gained access to Russian government databases and used that foothold to support corruption and financial evasion. The DOJ claims the group’s leaders leveraged the scheme to avoid paying taxes and even dodge Russia’s military draft, escalating the case from cybercrime to alleged state-linked wrongdoing.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 6 May 2026
TCS and Cognizant face ransomware claims as clients blame social engineering attacks

TCS and Cognizant face ransomware claims as clients blame social engineering attacks

Marks & Spencer reportedly believes TCS is linked to its ransomware attack, while US firm Clorox has sued Cognizant after a similar breach. The common thread: social engineering tactics that exploit trust, access pathways, and human decision-making. With third-party IT involvement and high-value targets, Indian IT partners and their clients often become easy entry points for attackers.

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

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