Nidec Chaun Choung Technology Hit by Blackfield Ransomware Attack
Nidec Chaun Choung Technology, a Taiwanese subsidiary of Nidec Corporation, confirmed on June 22, 2026, that it was compromised by a ransomware attack. The Blackfield ransomware gang claimed responsibility and demanded a $2 million ransom, with a 'possibility of information leak' being investigated. Emergency measures were taken to shut down affected servers and networks.
Signal context
First seen: Jun 22, 2026
Last updated: Jun 30, 2026
Status: Public signal
Key points
- Ransomware attack confirmed on June 22, 2026.
- Taiwanese subsidiary Nidec Chaun Choung Technology affected.
- Blackfield ransomware group claimed responsibility, demanding $2 million.
Signal analysis
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Likely country: Location not provided
Watch ransomware, endpoint compromise and business interruption exposure.
- Source type: outside the affected organization
Impact area: Availability
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External sources
Blackfield ransomware asks Nidec Corporation for $2 million ransom - Bleeping Computerhttps://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/blackfield-ransomware-asks-nidec-corporation-for-2-million-ransom/Public source from bleepingcomputer.com.
Initial Report on Ransomware-caused Damage to an Overseas Subsidiary of Nidec Corporationhttps://www.nidec.com/files/user/www-nidec-com/corporate/news/2026/0624-01/260624-01en.pdfPublic source from nidec.com.
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