Hon Hai's equipment supplier, Jingding, was extorted millions of US dollars in cryptocurrency. Kuomintang legislator, Ge Ru-jun, suggests that the government should assist companies with cybersecurity.

Recently, Jingding Corporation, a semiconductor equipment company under the Hon Hai Group, encountered an unprecedented cybersecurity threat. This incident not only highlights global cybersecurity vulnerabilities but also poses significant impacts on the privacy and security of its customers and employees. Ku Jui-chun, a newly elected Kuomintang legislator known for his expertise in technology, has also expressed his opinions on this matter.

Event Overview: Hackers Launch Intense Attack on Jingding

On 14th January, hackers infiltrated the systems of Jingding using the well-known ransomware LockBit and posted threat information on their website, warning that if a large ransom was not paid, customer data would be made public on the dark web. This tactic was clearly intended to apply pressure and force Jingding to respond quickly. It is understood that the hackers demanded payment in the form of millions of dollars worth of virtual currency.

Response Strategy: Jingding Activates Emergency Response Plan

Jingding has stated that they have filed a formal complaint with the Taipei City Investigation Bureau and are cooperating by providing necessary information to assist in the investigation. Meanwhile, experts from the investigation bureau are working diligently to trace the wallets involved and attempting to decrypt the LockBit encrypted files.

KMT's Newly Elected Legislator Ge Ru-jun: Government Should Assist Business Cybersecurity

Ge Ru-jun believes that currently, some large companies have established cybersecurity departments and share information with each other, but small and medium-sized enterprises face issues of budget constraints and lack of expertise. They need government guidance and financial support. The cooperation and strategies of institutions such as Taiwan's Ministry of Digital and Financial Supervisory Commission in the field of cybersecurity are unclear and they have not been able to collect international cybersecurity strategy data. In addition, the progress of amending the "Cybersecurity Management Act" is slow, and proactive action from government departments is needed to strengthen cybersecurity measures.