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Tokyo city view showing the data breaches at major Japanese defense contractors dated more than four years ago

Cyber Security News

Major Japanese Defense Contractors Admit to Data Breach Incidents Dating Back to Over Four Years Ago

February 20, 2020

Two major Japanese defense contractors recently admitted to data breaches back in 2015 and 2018 when they were infected with malware and possibly had their files stolen.

Military operation center showing the requirement for all U.S. defense contractors to complete a cybersecurity certification before submitting proposals by 2026

Cyber Security News

Department of Defense Now Requires Defense Contractors to Obtain Cybersecurity Certification; How Difficult Will It Be?

February 20, 2020

U.S. Department of Defense requires all defense contractors to complete a cybersecurity certification before submitting proposals by 2026, starting with higher-level contractors this June.

Steering wheel on boat showing the challenges faced by U.S. vendors in achieving CMCC compliance

Data Protection Insights

Achieving CMMC Compliance: Navigating Unchartered Waters

June 29, 2020

Businesses dealing with the U.S. Department of Defense are required to achieve CMCC compliance. What are the challenges faced by the vendors in acquiring the accreditation?

Hacker in front of computer showing defense contractor cyber attack

Cyber Security News

Defense Contractor Austal USA Confirms a Cyber Attack by Hunters International Ransomware Group

December 15, 2023

Australian-based American defense contractor Austal USA has confirmed a cyber attack after the Hunters International ransomware group listed the company and shared samples of the stolen data as proof. Austal USA undertakes major U.S. Navy shipbuilding programs.

Red open padlock among closed padlocks showing third party data leak for defense contractor

Cyber Security News

Defense Contractor Leidos’ Data Leak Exposes Pentagon’s Documents on the Dark Web

August 1, 2024

Hackers have released internal documents stolen from Leidos Holding, a defense contractor and federal IT services provider, after a third-party data leak.