Phison Sues Over Fake Windows SSD Leak, Still Investigating Issues
▼ Summary
– Phison has rebutted a falsified document being circulated among customers, stating it is not an official company communication.
– A Microsoft Windows 11 security update is causing SSD failures during heavy file transfers, affecting drives with various controllers, including Phison’s.
– The fake document falsely claims to detail affected Phison SSD controller models related to the issue, which the company denies.
– Phison is addressing the circulation of the falsified document through legal processes and investigating the SSD issue.
– The company’s only official statement confirms awareness of the industry-wide problem and ongoing collaboration with partners for remediation.
Phison has initiated legal action against the circulation of a falsified document that misleadingly attributes SSD controller failure claims to the company. This development follows widespread reports of a Windows 11 security update causing storage issues across multiple drive brands, including some that use Phison controllers.
Earlier this week, Microsoft’s August security patches, specifically updates KB5063878 and KB5062660, were linked to SSD malfunctions after intensive file operations. While Phison-based drives are among those experiencing problems, the issue is not exclusive to them, contrary to some early misinformation.
In a strongly worded rebuttal, Phison clarified that a document titled “Phison SSD Controller Issues Summary”, which included a fabricated table of affected controller models, is entirely unauthorized. The company emphasized that the document did not originate from any internal source and contains inaccurate claims regarding the impact of Microsoft’s updates.
Phison is actively pursuing legal measures to halt the spread of the counterfeit communication and to identify its source. The company remains focused on its technical investigation into the actual compatibility problems introduced by the Windows updates.
In its only official statement on the matter, issued August 19, Phison acknowledged the industry-wide nature of the disruption and reaffirmed its commitment to supporting partners and end users. The company is currently reviewing potentially affected controllers and collaborating with industry stakeholders to address the situation. Further updates will be shared directly with partners as the investigation progresses.
(Source: tomshardware)
