TSMC confirms employee data leak, hackers claim access to 46,000 records - ET Manufacturing
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has confirmed a major employee data breach, with hackers claiming access to approximately 46,000 records.
The breach exposed personal information including names, national identification numbers, residential addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, banking details, job titles and emergency contact information of around 46,000 current and former employees. TSMC clarified that the compromised data matched information stored in a third-party cloud service provider's systems and was not connected to its business operations or customer-related information.
Hackers' demands
According to Central News Agency (Taiwan), hackers obtained approximately 6.9 GB of data and are demanding 3 Bitcoin for the records. They have warned that the information could be made public if no buyer emerges within a week.
TSMC has found that some of our current and former employee data was made available on an external website without authorization. Currently, we have found no evidence that TSMC systems have been compromised.
Company response
TSMC has begun notifying affected employees and providing them with necessary assistance. The company is working with the cloud service provider, relevant investigating authorities, and an independent cybersecurity agency to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. TSMC reiterated its commitment to protecting employee privacy and safeguarding data security.
