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Ransomware Victim Manufacturing

FOXCONN

Ransomware attack by Nitrogen ยท Disclosed May 11, 2026 ยท ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ Taiwan

www.foxconn.com

Date Disclosed
May 11, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Nitrogen
29 total victims
Country
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ Taiwan
Industry
Manufacturing

Incident Analysis

FOXCONN was targeted by Nitrogen ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 29 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on May 11, 2026, when FOXCONN appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

FOXCONN is based in Taiwan , operating in the Manufacturing sector. Taiwan ranks #14 globally for ransomware attacks, with 119 victims in our database.

Sector context: Manufacturing companies are frequently targeted because production downtime directly translates to financial loss. Ransomware operators exploit this time-sensitivity to demand higher ransoms and faster payment.

Nitrogen typically employs a double extortion model: first exfiltrating sensitive data from the victim's systems, then deploying ransomware to encrypt files. Victims face two simultaneous threats โ€” paying to restore access and paying to prevent publication of stolen data. The group's leak site publishes victim names and exfiltrated data as leverage.

Data source: This incident record is sourced from public ransomware group leak site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. Disclosure date reflects when the victim was published on the leak site, which may differ from the initial date of compromise. This platform does not publish or link to stolen data. Last data update: Jun 10, 2026 06:09 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was FOXCONN attacked by ransomware?

Yes. FOXCONN was listed as a victim of the Nitrogen ransomware group on May 11, 2026. The organisation is based in Taiwan and operates in the Manufacturing sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked FOXCONN?

FOXCONN was attacked by Nitrogen ransomware. Nitrogen is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 29 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the FOXCONN ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on FOXCONN was disclosed on May 11, 2026. This date reflects when the victim was published on the threat group's leak site, which may differ from the actual date of initial compromise.

What data was stolen in the FOXCONN ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from FOXCONN has not been independently verified by this platform. Ransomware groups typically exfiltrate data before encrypting systems and use the threat of publication to pressure victims. As a Manufacturing organisation, FOXCONN likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Nitrogen attacks?

To defend against Nitrogen and similar threat actors, organisations should: maintain regular offline backups tested for restoration; implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement; deploy multi-factor authentication on all remote access; use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools; conduct regular phishing and security awareness training; and monitor threat intelligence feeds for indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with active groups.