Advantest confirms personal information stolen in ransomware attack
Advantest confirmed a February ransomware attack stole personal data, including SSNs and financial records.
Japanese semiconductor test-equipment maker Advantest said a February 15, 2026 intrusion let an unauthorized party access systems, deploy ransomware, and extract personal data. An October 6, 2026 notice lists contact details, dates of birth, Social Security and national ID numbers, driver's licenses, passports, medical information, and financial data. Advantest says it has no evidence the data was leaked or misused and is offering 18 months of Kroll identity monitoring through January 4, 2027. No ransomware group has publicly claimed the attack, and the number of affected people was not disclosed.
- February 15, 2026 intrusion included deployment of a ransomware payload.
- Stolen PII includes SSNs, passports, medical, and financial data.
- Advantest reports no evidence the data was leaked or misused.
- Affected people can enroll in 18 months of free Kroll monitoring.
- No ransomware gang has publicly claimed responsibility.
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Advantest Corporation is notifying affected individuals that a ransomware attack earlier this year exposed their personally identifiable data. [...]
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