## Foxconn Hit by Nitrogen Ransomware, Production Resumes **Foxconn**, a major electronics manufacturer, has confirmed that several of its North American factories were affected by a cyberattack. The company's spokesperson stated that the cybersecurity team immediately activated its response protocols to ensure minimal disruption to production and delivery. The specific number of affected factories remains undisclosed. **Foxconn** operates facilities in Wisconsin, Ohio, Texas, Virginia, Indiana, and across Mexico. ## Nitrogen Ransomware Claims Responsibility The **Nitrogen** ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the attack. The group alleges to have stolen 8 terabytes of data, including millions of files from several prominent tech firms. An employee at **Foxconn**'s Wisconsin factory reported network outages and Wi-Fi issues starting the previous Friday, leading to employees being sent home. The company confirmed technical issues and the implementation of emergency response measures to *DysruptionHub* at the time. ## A History of Ransomware Attacks This is not the first time **Foxconn** has been targeted by ransomware. In 2024, its semiconductor segment, **Foxsemicon**, was attacked by the **LockBit** ransomware gang. In 2022, **Foxconn**'s Mexican manufacturing plants were targeted, and in 2020, other facilities in Mexico were hit by a different ransomware group. ## Nitrogen Ransomware: Conti's Legacy Cybersecurity experts believe the **Nitrogen** ransomware strain is based on a builder derived from the now-defunct **Conti** ransomware. **Barracuda Networks** researchers have described **Nitrogen** as a sophisticated and financially motivated threat group, initially observed as a malware developer and operator in 2023.