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The Lockbit ransomware group claimed that it successfully breached Boeing’s security and threatened to expose the stolen data publicly.
Boeing, one of the world’s most prominent aerospace manufacturing companies, has allegedly sustained a ransomware attack that resulted in the stealing of sensitive data. Moreover, the attackers threatened them that they would publish the stolen information on their Tor leak site if the company did not comply with their demands.
Boeing reported a staggering $66.61 billion in sales in 2022 and is home to more than 156,000 employees.
Despite its formidable status, the company is currently struggling with the looming threat of data exposure orchestrated by the Lockbit gang. This ransomware group has set a deadline for Boeing to reach out by November 2, 2023, at 13:25:39 UTC. Failure to comply would result in the public release of the stolen information.
The Lockbit ransomware group claims they acquired confidential information after their cyberattack on Boeing.
Lockbit’s message on its leak site reveals that they have harvested Boeing’s critical data and operations, such as commercial jetliners, military aircraft, satellites, missile defence systems, human spaceflight, and launch services.
In addition, they have successfully exfiltrated the data and are ready to publish it on their leak site if Boeing does not contact them within the deadline. The attackers assured Boeing that they would not send lists or samples to protect their data. However, they emphasised that they will not hesitate to expose it on the deadline if Boeing continues to ignore them.
Fortunately, there is still a chance that Lockbit’s claims are not legitimate since the group has previously falsely claimed to have targeted companies when it was a third-party vendor to the compromised company.
Lockbit ransomware has yet to disclose the exact ransom amount it demanded from Boeing. This incident comes after Lockbit attacked the technology services giant CDW earlier this month, where the group demanded an $80 million ransom. On the other hand, CDW lowballed the situation and offered Lockbit $1 million.
Lockbit’s claims could be a bluff since they have yet to provide samples of the alleged stolen data. Hence, Boeing could refuse to cooperate or provide the attackers’ demand to avoid further conflict.
