ASML recently discovered IT systems security incident
March 01 2015 - 9:00AM
No evidence that
anything of value has been compromised
VELDHOVEN, Netherlands, 1 March 2015 - ASML
Holding N.V. (ASML) recently discovered unauthorized access to a
limited portion of its IT systems. ASML took immediate steps to
contain the breach and is conducting an ongoing investigation. The
time between the break-in and the discovery by ASML IT staff was
short. At this time it appears that only a limited amount of data
has been accessed. ASML has not found any evidence that valuable
files, either from ASML or our customers and suppliers, have been
compromised. We cannot be certain about the identity of the
hackers.
ASML, like any other leading organization, is
subject to cybersecurity attacks. We take knowledge protection very
seriously and constantly work to improve our defenses against
hacking attempts and our detection capabilities.
We will not provide further information about this
event unless there is a significant development.
About ASML
ASML makes possible affordable microelectronics that improve the
quality of life. ASML invents and develops complex technology for
high-tech lithography machines for the semiconductor industry.
ASML's guiding principle is continuing Moore's Law towards ever
smaller, cheaper, more powerful and energy-efficient
semiconductors. Our success is based on three pillars: technology
leadership combined with customer and supplier intimacy, highly
efficient processes and entrepreneurial people. We are a
multinational company with over 70 locations in 16 countries,
headquartered in Veldhoven, the Netherlands. We employ more than
14,000 people on payroll and flexible contracts (expressed in full
time equivalents). Our company is an inspiring place where
employees work, meet, learn and share. ASML is traded on Euronext
Amsterdam and NASDAQ under the symbol ASML. More information about
ASML, our products and technology, and career opportunities is
available on: www.asml.com
Forward Looking
Statements
This document contains statements relating to unauthorized access
to ASML's IT platform and ASML's investigation relating to that
breach, including statements with respect to the results of that
investigation and ASML's information protection efforts.
Forward-looking statements do not guarantee future performance and
involve risks and uncertainties, including risks of future
cybersecurity attacks and other risks described in our annual
report on Form 20-F filed with the US Securities and Exchange
Commission. These forward-looking statements are made only as
of the date of this document. We do not undertake to update or
revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.
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