Microchip Technology reports disrupted servers and reduced manufacturing output

Microchip Technology, the semiconductor maker, disclosed on August 20, 2024 that an unauthorized party had disrupted its use of certain servers and some business operations. It detected suspicious activity on August 17, and some manufacturing facilities were running below normal levels.

First filing

Two days later the company concluded the disruption was caused by an unauthorized party.

September 4 update

Microchip said it had been shipping for more than a week and a half and had substantially restored operations. It described the data involved. It had found no customer or supplier data taken, was checking a claim that data had been posted online, and did not expect a material financial effect.

Not stated

Both filings were made under Item 8.01; neither describes the type of attack or how the party got in.