Boeing says 'cyber incident' hit parts business after ransom threat

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Boeing (BA.N), one of the world's largest defense and space contractors, said on Wednesday it is investigating a cyber incident that impacted elements of its parts and distribution business and cooperating with a law enforcement probe into it.

A Boeing logo is seen at the 54th International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 18, 2023. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo, one of the world's largest defense and space contractors, said on Wednesday it is investigating a cyber incident that impacted elements of its parts and distribution business and cooperating with a law enforcement probe into it.

Lockbit was the most active global ransomware group last year based on the number of victims, and it has hit 1,700 U.S. organisations since 2020, according to the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency . Boeing's parts and distribution business, which falls under its Global Services division, provides material and logistics support to its customers, according to the company's 2022 annual report.

 

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