Boeing Details

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    Boeing

    Arlington County, Virginia • 156000 employees • Aerospace and defense

    Industry

    Aerospace and defense

    Security Incidents

    1

    Boeing is an American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, satellites, telecommunications equipment, and missiles worldwide. It is one of the largest aerospace and defense contractors, and it is often recognized for its large role in commercial airline manufacturing, with popular aircraft models such as the 737, 747, 777, and 787. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Boeing also provides leasing and product support services, making it a crucial player in both civil and military aviation sectors globally.

    Security Incidents

    Boeing Breach of Oct 2023
    Severity Score
    Significant

    Type

    Ransomware Attack

    Summary

    Ransomware hackers targeted Boeing, threatening to release data unless their demands were met. LockBit, a Russia-linked hacking group, initiated the attack on October 27. Despite warnings, Boeing did not comply with the hackers' demands. Consequently, on November 10, nearly 45 gigabytes of Boeing's data were published online by LockBit. The leaked information encompassed various sensitive data, including files from Citrix, security controls, email backups, and more.

    Severity

    Boeing acknowledged a cybersecurity incident affecting parts of its business, with a criminal ransomware actor claiming to have accessed and released company information. The severity of the impact is underscored by Boeing's ongoing investigation and engagement with law enforcement, regulatory bodies, and potentially affected parties. This highlights the significant threat posed by cyberattacks, potentially compromising sensitive data and necessitating extensive measures to mitigate risks and safeguard affected entities.



    Impact

    Ransomware attackers targeted Boeing, threatening to release data if their demands weren't met. Despite Boeing acknowledging the hack and confirming that it didn't affect flight safety, LockBit, a Russia-linked hacking group, proceeded to publish nearly 45 gigabytes of sensitive company information online. This included files from cloud computing company Citrix, security controls, email backups, and potentially compromising corporate emails. Cybersecurity analysts warned that the severity of the breach might be exacerbated by Boeing's integration with Aviall, a parts distributor it acquired in...
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