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ASML says social media hacking claims are untrue

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on January 7, 2026

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· Last updated: January 20, 2026

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AMSTERDAM, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Dutch computer chip equipment supplier ASML said on Wednesday that claims posted on social media that the company had been hacked were untrue. "ASML is aware of a post

ASML Refutes Social Media Hacking Allegations

AMSTERDAM, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Dutch computer chip equipment supplier ASML said on Wednesday that claims posted on social media that the company had been hacked were untrue.

"ASML is aware of a post published on BreachForums on January 6, 2026, which alleges the exposure of company information," the company said in a statement.

"Following a thorough investigation, ASML has concluded that these claims are unfounded. No ASML data was exposed in the referenced documents."

(Reporting by Toby Sterling and Bart MeijerEditing by David Goodman)

Key Takeaways

  • ASML denies hacking claims made on social media.
  • The company conducted a thorough investigation.
  • No ASML data was exposed according to their findings.
  • Claims were posted on BreachForums.
  • ASML issued an official statement on the matter.

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