Cyber Attack on Lockheed Martin Corporation

Lockheed Martin and RSA Security Hit by Cyber Attacks

In a concerning turn of events, Lockheed Martin, the largest defense contractor in the US, and RSA Security, an umbrella company of EMC, have fallen victim to successful cyber attacks. The source and method of these attacks remain unconfirmed, but they are currently linked through unconfirmed reports.

The cyber attack on Lockheed Martin was detected on May 21st, and the information security team at Lockheed Martin acted swiftly to protect all systems and data. Fortunately, no personal data was stolen from Lockheed Martin. However, the specific nature of the attack has not been disclosed.

In a similar incident, RSA Security was hit by an attack in March, during which web security certificates were stolen by hackers. The CEO of RSA Security, Art Coviello, stated that the stolen information could potentially be used to reduce the effectiveness of a current two-factor authentication implementation.

Officials at Lockheed and RSA are working with federal officials to uncover the source and method of the attacks. EMC, the parent company of RSA Security, has stated that it is too early to speculate on the cause of the breach at Lockheed Martin. The specifics about how the attacks on both companies were carried out are still unclear.

The attacks on Lockheed Martin and RSA Security are being closely monitored for potential national security implications. They are part of a string of attacks that could have national security implications, with a nuclear research facility in the US recently falling victim to an advanced persistent threat.

Reports suggest that the suspected source of the cyberattacks on Lockheed Martin and RSA Security is a state-sponsored group, often attributed in cybersecurity reports to China-based threat actors. However, the specific source is not detailed in the provided search results.

The attacks on Lockheed Martin and RSA Security are ongoing efforts to investigate and secure their systems and data. It is hoped that with the combined efforts of the companies and federal officials, the source and method of these attacks will be uncovered, and the necessary measures will be taken to prevent such incidents in the future.