Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has stated that it has discovered unauthorized activities by personnel leading to information leaks in the company, according to a recent disclosure.
“TSMC recently detected unauthorized activities during routine monitoring, leading to the discovery of potential trade secret leaks,” the company said in an Aug. 5 statement emailed to The Epoch Times. “Following an internal investigation, thanks to our comprehensive and robust monitoring mechanisms, we were able to identify the issue early. TSMC has taken strict disciplinary actions against the personnel involved and has initiated legal proceedings.”