Veldhoven – ASML in Veldhoven has been hacked by Chinese state hackers. Reported Tweakers from multiple anonymous sources. The hackers were possible information about high technology machines for chip production have been captured.
According to Tweakers the attack would be aimed at the Dutch branch of the company. According to one source would the French branch of ASML are attacked. The coverage of Tweakers is not confirmed by ASML also denied.
Also Friday ASML would not comment on the message. “ASML notes protection very seriously and we are constantly working to improve our defenses against hackers and our detection capacity,” the company said.
Leader ASML owns valuable information
ASML is the market leader when it comes to making machines for chip production. Big players like Samsung, Intel and TSMC are customers of the company. Why ASML is hacked, it is not yet clear.
According to two sources would potentially sensitive
Chinese hacking unit would be responsible
The hack could have been part of a series of cyber attacks on European tech companies. These were carried out by a group with ties to the Chinese government. Probably going to PLA Unit 61486, Chinese hacking unit longtime tech companies hacks.
Several security companies and the FBI investigated the attacks. According to one source would be information on the operation of EUV technology are captured. With this technology, small details on chips are made. This technology is very valuable for the tech industry.
Modified: Friday, February 27, 2015 – 23:58
Author: Bert Doorn
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