Ransom of 95.4 million! Apple and Tesla suppliers attacked by software

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1. Delta Electronics, a supplier of Apple and Tesla, was attacked by ransomware

Shenzhen Hotline reported on February 10 that Delta Electronics, a supplier of Apple and Tesla, recently issued a statement saying that it had been attacked by a ransomware. It is reported that the attack was related to the Conti ransomware group. Although Delta Electronics claimed that the attack did not affect its core production system, a reporter has obtained a copy of the internal incident report.

The report data shows that 1,500 servers and 12,000 computers of Delta Electronics have been encrypted by attackers, accounting for about 20.8% of the affected devices. The attackers demanded a ransom of US$15 million (about RMB 95.4 million). Since Delta Electronics is currently a mainstream UPS solution provider and supplies power components to companies such as Apple and Tesla, it is not clear whether this attack will affect the product supply of its customers.

Delta Electronics said that the company had discovered the attack at the first time, and its security team intervened, took measures on the infected systems, and began to resume operations. At the same time, the company is working with Trend Micro and Microsoft to minimize the losses. According to IT Home, Delta Electronics' official website has been restored to normal access, but it is not clear whether it has paid the ransom.

5G/ Cloud Computing /Communication Network

2. Xiaomi obtains patent authorization for automatic redialing of telephone

According to Tencent News on February 10, Tianyancha App showed that Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd. obtained the patent authorization for "automatic phone redialing method, device and storage medium".

The abstract shows that the present invention solves the technical problem that existing 5G mobile phones cannot automatically redial when the resident network is an SA network. The method includes: when the terminal device is in a call interruption state and the resident network type is an independent network, obtaining the reason value of the call interruption; if it meets the preset abnormal conditions, sending a command to keep the call interface displayed, and obtaining the telephone number of the interrupted call to achieve automatic replay.

Internet of Vehicles

3. The demand for LiDAR will increase from 220,000 in 2021 to 21.34 million in 2025

Cailianshe reported on February 10 that LiDAR will enter its first year of mass production in the passenger car OEM market. According to the agency's forecast, the global passenger car market demand for LiDAR will increase from 220,000 in 2021 to 21.34 million in 2025, and the penetration rate will increase from 0.2% in 2021 to 14% in 2025, and the market size will increase to 54.1 billion yuan.

4. Hon Hai will launch two electric vehicles this year

Sina Technology reported on February 10 that Hon Hai Precision revealed that Hon Hai will launch two electric vehicles this year, and they will start producing electric vehicles in Ohio, USA in the second half of 2022. In addition, Hon Hai expects its automotive parts revenue to reach NT$20 billion this year. Hon Hai also mentioned that there is still a shortage of power management chips, and the company is working to minimize the impact of supply chain challenges.

5. Tesla recalls its vehicles for the third time this month

Fast Technology reported on February 10 that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that Tesla will recall 26,681 vehicles in the United States due to a software error that may cause the windshield defrosting performance to deteriorate. It is worth noting that this is the third recall by Tesla this month. On February 3, Tesla recalled nearly 54,000 vehicles because the "rolling parking" function was considered to violate traffic regulations in most states.

The "rolling stop" feature allows the car to drive through an intersection with road signs indicating that it is required to stop in all four directions at a maximum speed of 5.6 miles per hour if there are no nearby vehicles, pedestrians, or cyclists. In addition, Tesla also issued another recall information on the same day. Because the buzzer may not be activated when the vehicle is started and the driver is not wearing a seat belt, Tesla will recall more than 817,100 vehicles. So far, it has recalled about 900,000 vehicles this month.

6. California Department of Transportation releases 2021 full-year autonomous driving data

According to Cailianshe on February 10, the California Department of Transportation (DMV) today released new full-year autonomous driving data for 2021. Among the 13 autonomous driving companies that released the data, 7 were Chinese companies and 6 were American companies.

Among them, AutoX ranked first with 50108 MPI (average driving mileage interval per takeover), and General Motors' Crusie and Didi ranked second and third with MPI 41719 and MPI 40744. In terms of the size of the autonomous driving fleet, Google's Waymo ranked first with 693 vehicles, and the other two Chinese companies AutoX and Pony.ai ranked fourth and fifth.

Investment and Financing Express

7. Huayi Microelectronics completed hundreds of millions of yuan in financing

According to the Science and Technology Innovation Board Daily on February 10, Huayi Microelectronics Co., Ltd. has completed hundreds of millions of yuan in financing, with investors including multiple funds under Shengyu Investment, Xinwangda, Beyond Moore, Shaanxi Investment Fund, etc. According to Zhihuiya data, Huayi Microelectronics and its affiliated companies currently have more than 120 patent applications, including more than 50 invention patents. The company's patent layout mainly focuses on related technical fields such as semiconductors, power devices, and packaging structures.

Industry News

8. Western Digital and Kioxia say Japanese material contamination affects 3D flash memory production

Sina Technology reported on February 10 that Western Digital and its production partner Kioxia said on Thursday that materials used in flash memory chip production were contaminated, affecting production at two factories in Japan. The two companies said they are working hard to restore normal operations at the factories in Yokomi City and Kitakami City as soon as possible.

The statements from Western Digital and Kioxia did not give an estimate for when production would resume. Typically, it takes three months for a chip to go from a piece of silicon to a finished component that can be used in electronic devices. Kioxia said the affected product is a new type of chip called 3D flash and that the company "does not expect shipments of its conventional 2D NAND flash memory to be impacted."

9. TuSimple's revenue increased by 178% in Q4 2021

According to Phoenix Technology on February 10, Chinese autonomous driving company TuSimple released its unaudited financial report for the fourth quarter of 2021, with total revenue increasing by 178% year-on-year to US$2 million. Total revenue in 2021 increased by 240% over the previous year to US$6 million. TuSimple's net operating loss in the fourth quarter of last year was US$116 million, and its adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization were -US$81 million.

Due to continued investment in strategic growth and development activities, operating cash expenditures were $73 million in the fourth quarter of last year and $259 million for the full year 2021. As of the end of 2021, cash reserves exceeded $1.3 billion. TuSimple expects full-year revenue in 2022 to be between $9 million and $11 million, stock-based compensation expenses to be between $155 million and $175 million, and spending on real estate and equipment to be between $30 million and $40 million.

10. Sumco: All output from now to the end of 2026 has been booked

Cailianshe reported on February 10 that Japan's Sumco Corp, a major silicon wafer supplier, recently said that the company has now sold all its production capacity until the end of 2026. This news indicates that the industry's supply shortage may not be alleviated for many years.

All 300mm wafer production has been booked for the next five years. For 150mm and 200mm wafers, no such long-term orders have been accepted, but demand is likely to continue to outstrip supply in the coming years. Wafer prices rose 10% in 2021 from the previous year, and Sumco expects this increase to continue until at least 2024.

11. China Mobile is newly included in the MSCI China A-share Onshore Index

According to The Paper on February 10, MSCI, a world-renowned index company, announced the results of its quarterly review changes, which will take effect after the close of trading on February 28, 2022. Among MSCI's series of indexes, those involving A-shares include the MSCI China Index, the MSCI China All Shares Index and the MSCI China A-Share Onshore Index.

The constituent stocks of the MSCI China A-share Onshore Index and the MSCI China All Shares Index have been adjusted. The MSCI China A-share Onshore Index has added 4 constituent stocks, namely Bethel, China Mobile, Zhongwei Shares, and Dongfang Biotechnology; and removed 3 targets. It is worth noting that on February 9, China Mobile hit the daily limit during trading, and its stock price hit a record high, with a total market value of more than 1.4 trillion. The adjustment of the MSCI China Index often attracts a large amount of overseas passive funds, and the entry and exit lists are the most eye-catching.

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