Apple supplier TSMC hit by computer virus

Cyberattack comes at busiest time of year, just ahead of new iPhone release

20180804 TSMC virus attack

A security guard stands near the logo of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.

CHENG TING-FANG, Nikkei staff writer

TAIPEI -- Key Apple supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. on Saturday confirmed a computer virus has stopped production at at least one factory, just as the company gears up to produce core processors for upcoming iPhone models.

Sponsored Content

About Sponsored ContentThis content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.