Security News > 2020 > June > U.S. Semiconductor Maker MaxLinear Discloses Ransomware Attack
United States-based broadband and networking semiconductor maker MaxLinear this week revealed that some of its operational systems were infected with the Maze ransomware.
"The ransomware attack has not materially affected our production and shipment capabilities, and order fulfillment has continued without material interruption," the company says.
Last week, MaxLinear started sending letters to impacted individuals to inform them of the attack, revealing that the incident was detected on May 24, but that the attackers likely had access to the company's systems since at least April 15, 2020.
"We immediately took all systems offline, retained third-party cybersecurity experts to aid in our investigation, contacted law enforcement, and worked to safely restore systems in a manner that protected the security of information on our systems," reads a copy of the letter, which the chip maker submitted to the State of California's Attorney General.
MaxLinear says that it does not plan to "Satisfy the attacker's monetary demands," although the Maze ransomware operators have already started releasing what appears to be financial data stolen from the company.
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