US defence firm Lockheed Martin hit by cyber-attack

Gerald · 05-29-11, 07:01 AM

US defence firm Lockheed Martin says it has come under a significant cyber-attack, which took place last week.

Few details were available, but Lockheed said its security team had detected the threat quickly and ensured that none of its programmes had been compromised.

The Pentagon said it is working to establish the extent of the breach.

Lockheed makes fighter jets, warships and multi-billion dollar weapons systems sold worldwide.

Lt Col April Cunningham, speaking for the US defence department, said the impact on the Pentagon was "minimal and we don't expect any adverse effect".

Lockheed Martin said in a statement that it detected the attack on 21 May "almost immediately" and took counter-measures.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-13587785

Note: 29 May 2011 Last updated at 06:39 GMT

Gerald · 05-29-11, 07:58 AM

Stealhead · 05-29-11, 04:11 PM

I wonder who was behind that attack? I understand that both China and Russia have shown much interest and
have even employed cyber attacks before.

Gerald · 05-29-11, 04:46 PM

Speculation is in full swing ... but not at all certain that it comes from what many believe, therefore, Asian or otherwise, competitors will not be ignored nor.

Stealhead · 05-29-11, 08:29 PM

What? I think you sent that post in mid sentence.

I'm just saying you know that it was not Boeing or Northrop Grumman that is for sure.

Gerald · 05-30-11, 04:33 AM

Anything is possible, but I admit that these two are unlikely, as you mention.

05-29-11, 07:01 AM	#1
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	US defence firm Lockheed Martin hit by cyber-attack US defence firm Lockheed Martin says it has come under a significant cyber-attack, which took place last week. Few details were available, but Lockheed said its security team had detected the threat quickly and ensured that none of its programmes had been compromised. The Pentagon said it is working to establish the extent of the breach. Lockheed makes fighter jets, warships and multi-billion dollar weapons systems sold worldwide. Lt Col April Cunningham, speaking for the US defence department, said the impact on the Pentagon was "minimal and we don't expect any adverse effect". Lockheed Martin said in a statement that it detected the attack on 21 May "almost immediately" and took counter-measures. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-13587785 Note: 29 May 2011 Last updated at 06:39 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

05-29-11, 07:58 AM	#2
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	__________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

05-29-11, 04:46 PM	#4
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Speculation is in full swing ... but not at all certain that it comes from what many believe, therefore, Asian or otherwise, competitors will not be ignored nor. __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

05-30-11, 04:33 AM	#6
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Anything is possible, but I admit that these two are unlikely, as you mention. __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

05-29-11, 04:11 PM	#3
Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	I wonder who was behind that attack? I understand that both China and Russia have shown much interest and have even employed cyber attacks before.

05-29-11, 08:29 PM	#5
Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	What? I think you sent that post in mid sentence. I'm just saying you know that it was not Boeing or Northrop Grumman that is for sure.