Advantest confirms theft of personal data in ransomware attack
Advantest, a semiconductor test equipment manufacturer, has confirmed that personal information was stolen during a ransomware attack on its network in February 2026. Exposed data includes contact details, identification numbers, medical and financial information. The company says it has not found evidence the data has been leaked or misused but is offering free identity monitoring services and warning recipients about the risk of fraud and identity theft.
- Attack occurred in February 2026
- Data includes IDs, financial, and medical information
- Advantest offering 18 months of free monitoring
- No evidence of data leak or use so far
- Unclear how many individuals are affected
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