ASML’s Key Talent Pipeline University Hit by Major Cyberattack!

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Following a severe cyberattack, the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), a key institution in ASML’s talent development initiative, was compelled to suspend its network, resulting in the cancellation of classes. The breach was identified on January 11, 2025, at approximately 9 p.m. local time. University officials took immediate action to shut down the network after noticing suspicious activities on its servers. As a result, courses scheduled for Monday and Tuesday have been called off while the IT crew works diligently to rectify the situation and fortify the network.

“Turning off our network has significant repercussions not only for our students and staff but also for other campus entities,” stated TU/e Vice President Patrick Groothuis. “This drastic measure was necessary to avert further damage. We seek everyone’s understanding and patience as we strive to restore full access to our systems as swiftly as possible.”

The timing of the cyberattack complicates matters further as it coincides with the upcoming university exam period next week. The disruption from even a short two-day halt in classes is expected to significantly affect the student body. University administrators are actively devising strategies to manage teaching disruptions and student concerns, such as how assignments and presentations will be handled. However, activities not dependent on the network like ongoing research and PhD defenses will continue, and all laboratories and other facilities have been deemed operational and secure.

As of now, there is no indication that any data was stolen during the cyberattack, nor has any group claimed responsibility for the incident. TU/e plans to issue a new statement later today to inform whether classes will resume on Wednesday. In the meantime, students and staff seeking updates are encouraged to contact the university through a dedicated WhatsApp helpdesk or by visiting the student desk on campus.

ASML’s recent investment exceeding $80 million at TU/e has been channeled towards enhancing its cleanroom facilities and supporting PhD students. The university also benefits from several advanced ASML lithography machines, which remain inaccessible to even the wealthiest Chinese firms due to U.S. sanctions. Despite this, it is unlikely that ASML carries out sensitive work at the university, suggesting that critical corporate secrets remain protected.

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