Boeing Confirms Cyberattack, System Compromise

Boeing Confirms Cyberattack, System Compromise

November 1, 2023 at 08:31PM

Boeing has confirmed that its systems were breached after a cyber incident impacting its parts and distribution business. The company is actively investigating the incident, cooperating with law enforcement and regulatory authorities, and notifying customers and suppliers. The breach was claimed by the LockBit ransomware group, who accessed Boeing’s systems through a zero-day vulnerability.

Key Takeaways from the Meeting Notes:

– The aerospace giant Boeing has confirmed that its systems were breached by the LockBit ransomware group.
– The cyber incident specifically impacted elements of Boeing’s parts and distribution business.
– Boeing reassures that the incident does not pose any threats to flight safety.
– The company is actively investigating the breach and collaborating with law enforcement and regulatory authorities.
– Boeing is also notifying its customers and suppliers about the breach.
– LockBit ransomware group announced the breach on their leak site, giving Boeing a deadline of November 2 to pay the ransom or risk having their sensitive files made public.
– The breach apparently occurred due to a zero-day vulnerability in Boeing’s systems.

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