Hardware firm Keytronic has confirmed a significant data breach weeks after the Black Basta ransomware group leaked over 500GB of the company’s stolen data around two weeks ago.
The company, known for its printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), reported the cyberattack in an SEC filing over a month ago on May 6 – the attack was believed to have disrupted Keytronic’s operations, limiting access to business applications essential for corporate activities.
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Source: MSN News
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