Boeing confirms $200 million cyber extortion attempt in 2023
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Boeing, the multinational aerospace and defense corporation, has confirmed being targeted in a $200 million cyber extortion attempt in October 2023. The cybercriminals used the LockBit ransomware platform to carry out the attack. This information came to light after an indictment was unsealed by the US Department of Justice on Tuesday, identifying Boeing as the victimized company. Boeing has declined to comment further on this matter, directing all inquiries to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).