# Applied Materials

Type: Company (AMAT)

Source: Supply Chain Intelligence Brief — https://getsupplybrief.com/entity/applied-materials
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## Timeline

- **2026-02-23**: Public Disclosure — Advantest confirms the ransomware attack and the involvement of third-party experts.
- **2026-02-16**: System Isolation — Affected IT environments are isolated to prevent the spread of ransomware.
- **2026-02-15**: Breach Detected — Advantest identifies unusual activity and initiates incident response protocols.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Ransomware Attack Hits Advantest, Threatening Semiconductor Test Supply Chain
2026-02-24 00:23:22 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Advantest, a global leader in semiconductor automatic test equipment (ATE), has confirmed a ransomware attack that forced the isolation of its IT systems. The incident underscores the growing vulnerability of the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem as cybercriminals increasingly target critical equipment suppliers.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/advantest-ransomware-attack-semiconductor-supply-chain

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