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Cyberattack Disrupts U.S. Bankruptcy Court Operations

Cyberattack Disrupts U.S. Bankruptcy Court Operations

First seen 15 Oct 2026, 21:36 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •October 15, 2026 at 22:40 UTC
  • •BAE Systems' cyberattack disrupts bankruptcy court operations nationwide.
  • •All access to the Bankruptcy Noticing Center systems is currently unavailable.
  • •The incident follows a significant breach of Arizona's state court system.

A cyberattack on BAE Systems has disrupted the Bankruptcy Noticing Center (BNC), affecting all federal bankruptcy courts in the U.S. The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts confirmed that access to BNC systems and related websites is currently unavailable, halting the production and distribution of bankruptcy notices. BAE Systems is investigating the incident and coordinating with the courts to restore operations. The nature of the attack and whether any data was stolen has not been disclosed. This incident follows a recent breach of Arizona's state court system, which compromised the information of over 1.3 million individuals. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) directed inquiries to the U.S. Courts, and the FBI has not provided additional information. BAE Systems is a major defense contractor with extensive ties to the U.S. government, providing various services across federal departments.

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Timeline

2026-10-15
Cyberattack on BAE Systems confirmed
BAE Systems reported a cybersecurity incident affecting the Bankruptcy Noticing Center, disrupting operations for federal bankruptcy courts.
Therecord.Media
2026-10-15
U.S. Courts issue statement on disruption
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts confirmed the disruption of BNC systems and halted production of bankruptcy notices.
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What systems are affected by the cyberattack?
The Bankruptcy Noticing Center (BNC) systems used by all federal bankruptcy courts are affected.
Is there any information on data theft?
The nature of the incident and whether any data was stolen has not been disclosed.
What is being done to resolve the issue?
BAE Systems is actively investigating the incident and working to restore operations in coordination with the U.S. Courts.