GoKawiilBAE Systems cyberattack knocks out federal bankruptcy court notice systems
The Administrative Office of the US Courts reported that a cyberattack on contractor BAE Systems disabled the bankruptcy noticing system it runs for the federal Judiciary. The outage took down several sites, including bnc.uscourts.gov and the National Creditor Registration Service, halting production and distribution of bankruptcy notices. BAE Systems is investigating and working with court officials to restore service, though no timeline was given.
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The incident highlights how a single contractor's breach can ripple through critical government infrastructure, since BAE Systems also supplies IT and cybersecurity services to military and civilian agencies. It follows a prior cyberattack on the Judiciary's case management systems last year, suggesting federal court IT remains a recurring target. The disruption could delay bankruptcy proceedings nationwide until the noticing systems are restored.
- A cyberattack on contractor BAE Systems disabled federal bankruptcy court noticing systems.
- Affected sites include bnc.uscourts.gov and the National Creditor Registration Service.
- This follows a separate 2023 cyberattack on the Judiciary's case management systems.
Source: bleepingcomputer.com, 2026-10-16
Published there as: “BAE Systems cyberattack disrupts US federal court operations”
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