Play Ransomware Claims Attack on US Semiconductor Manufacturer Microchip Technology

The Play ransomware group has claimed responsibility for last week’s cyberattack on the American semiconductor company Microchip Technology. On Tuesday, the group added Microchip Technology to its data leak site, as noted by multiple cybersecurity researchers. Play is notorious for its use of custom tools and double-extortion tactics, which involve both encrypting victims’ files and threatening to release stolen data.

Microchip Technology reported last week that intruders had disrupted “certain servers and some business operations.” Upon discovering the breach, the company took immediate steps to isolate the affected systems, shut down some services, and initiate an investigation.

Microchip Technology has not commented on the Play gang’s involvement in the attack. The company produces products such as microcontrollers, embedded security devices, and radio frequency devices, which it supplies to sectors including automotive, industrial, aerospace, and defense. In 2024, its sales reached $7.6 billion.

The Play group typically gives its victims 72 hours to pay a ransom before making stolen data public. However, Kevin O’Connor, a researcher at U.S.-based cybersecurity firm Adlumin, noted that in this case, the timeline was extended, with Play claiming responsibility a week after Microchip Technology reported the incident to the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission). O’Connor added that while it’s not uncommon for ransomware gro

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