Data IO ransomware disrupts operations; investigation ongoing

Data IO, a Redmond, Washington-based electronics manufacturer and software vendor that serves major automotive suppliers and tech firms, disclosed a ransomware incident that disrupted its operations on August 16, 2025. The company said it activated its incident response procedures, secured its global IT systems, and began working with cybersecurity experts to contain and investigate the breach. The disruption affected a broad range of functions, including internal and external communications, shipping, receiving, and manufacturing production, with some systems gradually coming back online but no timetable for full restoration at this stage. Regulators and potentially affected individuals are to be notified as required by law, and the investigation remains ongoing to determine the full scope and impact.

Data IO develops programming systems and security provisioning technologies for flash memory, microcontrollers and logic devices. Its customer base includes many of the world’s leading automotive electronics suppliers, as well as firms in IoT, industrial control, wireless and medical devices. The company’s business is heavily weighted toward automotive electronics, with about...