MaxLinear controversies
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2020
MaxLinear discloses Maze ransomware attack and data release
Issue disclosure
MaxLinear disclosed that a Maze ransomware attack affected some of its IT systems and resulted in the online release of certain proprietary information. The company said it had no plans to meet the attacker's monetary demands.
Company response
Investigation — MaxLinear
MaxLinear said it has also connected its internal IT team with a "leading cyber defense firm" to help it take additional steps to contain and assess the incident.
Remediation — MaxLinear
"We have been able to re-establish certain affected systems and equipment, and this work is ongoing," the company said.
Source excerpt
But it noted in this SEC filing that the breach affected some of its operational systems within its IT infrastructure.
MaxLinear disclosed Tuesday that the chipmaker has been hit by a "Maze" ransomware attack that resulted in the online release of certain proprietary information on June 15.