US Defense Industry Targeted in Infostealer Malware Campaign

Several major defence contractors, such as Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Honeywell, as well as the United States Army, and Navy, and several major defence contractors have been recently revealed to be infected with the Infostealer malware, according to Hudson Rock’s recent report. This alarming discovery emphasizes the increasing threats critical national security institutions face due to cybersecurity threats.

The report shows that U.S. military agencies have been significantly impacted by these infections. 

The U.S. Army has reported infections among 71 employees, while the U.S. Navy has reported infections among 30 employees, and an additional 551 users have been infected.

It has also been reported that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has been affected, with 24 employees and 26 users affected. This raises concerns about the possible risk of exposure to sensitive law enforcement and intelligence data, as well. 

Further, the report highlights the extent to which cybersecurity breaches have occurred within the defence contracting industry as a whole.

One of the most prominent defence contractors in the country, Lockheed Martin, reported that 55 employees and 96 users had been infected with the virus. Boeing, another major player in the defence industry, reported that 66 employees and 114 users had been infected with the virus. 

Honeywell seems

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