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#7 BleepingComputer general October 16, 2026 at 07:37 UTC

BAE Systems cyberattack disrupts US federal court operations

By Sergiu Gatlan

AI Summary

A cyberattack on government contractor BAE Systems has taken down the Bankruptcy Noticing Center operated for the US federal court system, halting nationwide production of official bankruptcy notices since October 9, 2026, with no restoration date announced. The Administrative Office of the US Courts confirmed the incident, which represents a significant disruption to critical legal infrastructure affecting debtors, creditors, and courts nationwide. No threat actor has been identified and no cause has been officially disclosed.

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