Table 6 Overview of past cyberattacks
From: Secure and Trustworthy Microelectronics: Vulnerabilities, Solutions, and Trends
Attack type | Title | Company | Year | Impact/loss estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ransomware attack | Ransomware attack on chip supplier causes delays for semiconductor groups | MKS Instruments, Inc | 2023 | $200million [215] |
Physical attack | Chip Giant TSMC blames LockBit breach on IT hardware supplier | Kinmax Technology Inc | 2022 | |
Malware attack | Samsung sued over recent data breaches | Samsung | 2022 | 190Gb of Data [218] |
IP attack | OFAC fines Payoneer for sanctions violations | Payoneer Inc | 2021 | $1.4 million [219] |
Trojan Horse | The Solarwinds Cyberattack | SolarWinds | 2020 | $100 billion [220] |
Trade Secret Theft | Criminal case involving PRC state-owned company | United Microelectronics Cooperation, Inc. (UMC) | 2020 | $60 million [221] |