Foxconn confirms cyberattack impacting North American factories

Multiple significant cybersecurity incidents and regulatory inquiries were reported: Foxconn confirmed a cyberattack affecting North American factories (potential supply‑chain and manufacturing disruption); West Pharmaceutical Services disclosed a ransomware intrusion on May 4 with stolen data and encrypted systems (SEC filing); Instructure paid a ransom after a Canvas incident with purported data return and destruction confirmation; separately, U.S. congressional scrutiny increased over retailers’ use of surveillance pricing and EU exports of surveillance technology to rights‑abusing states.