Foxconn Confirms Ransomware Attack on North American Factories, Resuming Production

Foxconn, a key Apple supplier, confirmed a ransomware attack by the Nitrogen group on some North American factories on May 13, 2026, with affected sites now resuming normal production. The hackers claim to have stolen about 8 TB of data and 11 million documents, including technical drawings and project files for clients like Apple, Google, Dell, Nvidia, and Intel. While immediate operational disruptions appear limited, the breach heightens supply-chain risks and potential intellectual property exposure for Apple (AAPL.OQ) and peers, possibly prompting greater vendor cybersecurity oversight. Market reaction hinges on any production delays or data leaks.