Security News > 2023 > December > Navy contractor Austal USA confirms cyberattack after data leak
Austal USA, a shipbuilding company and a contractor for the U.S. Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security confirmed that it suffered a cyberattack and is currently investigating the impact of the incident.
Earlier today, the Hunters International ransomware and data extortion group claimed to have breached Austal USA and leaked some information as proof of the intrusion.
Austal USA recognizes the seriousness of this event and the special responsibility we have as a DoD and DHS contractor.
Hunters International threaten to publish more data stolen from Austal's systems in the following days, including compliance documents, recruiting information, finance details, certifications, and engineering data.
Austal USA did not share if the threat actor was able to access data about engineering schematics or other proprietary U.S. Navy technology.
At the moment, the gang's data leak site lists well over a dozen victims in different sectors and from various regions of the world.
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