Nvidia confirms investigation on possible cyberattack
US graphics card maker Nvidia confirmed that it is investigating a potential cyberattack, following a news report that said the attack may have taken parts of its business offline for two days.
A malicious network intrusion caused outages in Nvidia's email systems and developer tools over the last two days, The Telegraph reported earlier on Friday, but said it was unclear if any data was stolen or deleted.
"We are investigating an incident. Our business and commercial activities continue uninterrupted. We are still working to evaluate the nature and scope of the event and don't have any additional information to share at this time," Nvidia said in a statement.
At a market cap of nearly US$600 billion, Nvidia is the most valuable chipmaker in the United States. It is known for its graphics processing units (GPU) that enhance video gaming experiences and advanced computer simulations.
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