Finance
ASML says social media hacking claims are untrue
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on January 7, 2026
Global Banking and Finance Review
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Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on January 7, 2026
AMSTERDAM, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Dutch computer chip equipment supplier ASML said on Wednesday that claims posted on social media that the company had been hacked were untrue.
"ASML is aware of a post published on BreachForums on January 6, 2026, which alleges the exposure of company information," the company said in a statement.
"Following a thorough investigation, ASML has concluded that these claims are unfounded. No ASML data was exposed in the referenced documents."
(Reporting by Toby Sterling and Bart MeijerEditing by David Goodman)
Cybersecurity refers to the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks. It involves implementing measures to safeguard sensitive information from unauthorized access and damage.
A cyber attack is an attempt to gain unauthorized access to a computer system or network with the intent to steal, damage, or disrupt data and services.
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