ทีเอสเอ็มซีResponds to Suspected Employee Data Theft by Hackers: No Evidence Currently Suggests Company Systems Were Breached

Odaily News: According to media reports, regarding the unauthorized posting of information of some current and former employees on external websites, TSMC (TSM.N) stated today that there is currently no evidence indicating that the company's systems have been breached. The company has been notifying affected individuals and providing necessary assistance, while also cooperating with cloud service providers, investigative authorities, and third-party cybersecurity agencies to clarify the situation and take necessary measures.

Previously, media reported that hackers named TSMC on an underground forum and auctioned detailed personal data. The seller claimed to have obtained 6.9GB containing 46,000 employee records, asking for 3 bitcoins, and threatened to publicly release all data if no buyer was found within a week. TSMC stated in response that it is aware that this information matches data in the system services of a certain cloud service provider and has no connection to company production or customer-related information.

TSMC pointed out that it has been notifying affected individuals and providing necessary assistance. TSMC is working closely with relevant cloud service providers, investigative authorities, and third-party cybersecurity agencies to accelerate clarification of the situation and take necessary measures. (Jinshi)