Electric Motor Giant Nidec Confirms Data Stolen in Ransomware Attacksecurityweek.com - The August 2024 ransomware attack on Nidec's Vietnam-based subsidiary, Nidek Precision, resulted in the theft of 50,694 files, including critical business documents and partner communications. The int... Show more
Oct 18, 2024
Initial Disclosure
Tech giant Nidec confirms data breach following ransomware attackbleepingcomputer.com - The Nidec Corporation cyberattack investigation revealed that hackers accessed their systems using valid VPN credentials from an employee, leading to the theft and leak of over 50,000 files, including... Show more
Organization Details
Organization Size
100000
HQ Location
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
Industry
Manufacturing
Security Stack used by Nidec at time of breach (best approximation) Why?
Nidec Corporation is a Japanese multinational corporation that specializes in the design and manufacturing of electric motors. Founded in 1973 by Shigenobu Nagamori, the company has grown to become one of the world's leading producers of small precision motors, with applications ranging from hard di... Show more