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BAE Systems cyberattack disrupts US federal court operations

The Administrative Office of the US Courts says a cyberattack on government contractor BAE Systems has taken down the notice system used by federal bankruptcy courts.

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BAE Systems cyberattack disrupts US federal court operations BleepingComputer · bleepingcomputer.com · Oct 16, 2026 · Primary source