---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000056978-24-000073"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "KLIC"
cik: "0000056978"
company_name: "KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES INC"
filed_at: "2024-05-28T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-01T08:25:50.698118+00:00"
event_type: "cyber"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.3
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Kulicke & Soffa reports unauthorized network access attempt on May 12; no evidence of data theft

## Summary
- Detected unauthorized access on May 12, 2024; investigation ongoing with third-party experts and law enforcement.
- Based on current investigation, company believes no data exfiltration has occurred.
- Incident not expected to materially impact financial condition, results, or Q3 2024 business outlook.
- Business disruptions were limited due to isolation, backup, and recovery efforts.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000056978-24-000073
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: KLIC
- cik: 0000056978
- company_name: KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES INC
- filed_at: 2024-05-28T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: cyber
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.3
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/56978/000005697824000073/0000056978-24-000073-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/56978/000005697824000073/klic-20240528.htm

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