US Judiciary halts all bankruptcy notices nationwide due to BAE Systems cyber incident

The short version

• The Bankruptcy Noticing Center is offline due to a security incident at BAE Systems.
• All federal bankruptcy courts have lost access to the system used for sending notices.
• BAE Systems and the Administrative Office of the US Courts are investigating the event.

The details

The Administrative Office of the US Courts confirmed on Thursday afternoon that a cybersecurity incident has disrupted the Bankruptcy Noticing Center. According to the US Courts, this platform produces and transmits notices for every federal bankruptcy court in the nation. BAE Systems, a British multinational defense and security firm, operates these systems and websites on behalf of the Federal Judiciary. The incident has rendered all access to the BNC systems and associated websites unavailable.

Specifically, users cannot access bnc.uscourts.gov, bankruptcynotices.uscourts.gov, notices.uscourts.gov, or the National Creditor Registration Service. The disruption has halted the production and distribution of bankruptcy notices for all courts. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency referred questions about the attack to the US Courts, as it typically handles cyber incidents involving federal agencies.

The context

BAE Systems stated in a comment to BleepingComputer that it is aware of the security incident, which is isolated to the BNC system. The company said it has taken immediate steps to address the issue and is coordinating closely with the Administrative Office of the US Courts on the response. Authorities and BAE are actively investigating the incident, but there are no details yet on data exposure or attribution.

What should you do?

• Monitor official court channels for updates on when notice distribution will resume.
• Verify any urgent legal documents directly through court clerks if possible.
• Check your email regularly for any delayed notices once services are restored.
• Be cautious of unsolicited communications claiming to be from the courts during this outage.

For customers and users

When critical notification systems go offline, affected parties should verify the status of their cases through alternative official channels, such as contacting court clerks directly. Do not rely on unofficial sources for case updates. Scammers often exploit system outages by sending fake notices or requesting sensitive information via email or phone.

Always confirm the authenticity of any urgent requests by calling verified court numbers found on official websites. Keep records of all communications and delays in receiving notices, as these may be relevant for legal filings. Stay alert for phishing attempts that mimic official court correspondence, especially if they ask for immediate action or payment.

What to do and how to stay safe: BAE Systems

• Check official court websites for service status updates.
• Contact your legal representative for case-specific guidance.
• Monitor your inbox for delayed notices once systems are back online.
• Report any suspicious emails or calls to the appropriate authorities.

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General security guidance from the DataSafe Times newsroom. It is not confirmed advice from the organisations named in this story.

Frequently asked questions

Which systems are affected by the BAE Systems cyberattack?

The Bankruptcy Noticing Center systems and websites, including bnc.uscourts.gov and the National Creditor Registration Service, are unavailable.

Has any data been exposed in this incident?

There is no official confirmation or clarification on data exposure yet, according to the source material.

Who is responsible for operating the Bankruptcy Noticing Center?

BAE Systems operates the BNC systems and websites on behalf of the Federal Judiciary.