Lockheed Martin confirms attack on its IT network

WASHINGTON: US defense contractor Lockheed Martin confirmed late Saturday that it had detected "a significant and tenacious" attack on its information systems network.

"Lockheed Martin detected a significant and tenacious attack on its information systems network," said a company statement.

The company's information security team detected the attack almost immediately and took what is described as "aggressive actions" to protect all systems and data, the statement added.

"As a result of the swift and deliberate actions taken to protect the network and increase IT security, our systems remain secure," Lockheed Martin said.

"No customer, program or employee personal data has been compromised." (AFP)