Alleged Data Sale of Northrop Grumman

🏢 About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading American aerospace and defense technology company specializing in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, and logistics. Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, the company operates globally and serves U.S. government and allied military customers.

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📌 Overview

On August 4, 2025, a forum user claiming the username “northropgrumman” advertised the sale of sensitive project data allegedly stolen from Northrop Grumman. The actor claims the dataset spans 2015–2019 and was obtained by compromising a senior developer who worked extensively on classified defense projects.

The breach reportedly contains:

• Targeting pod configurations (LITENING Advanced Targeting Pod data)
• Aircraft deployment forms
• Training and operational reports
• Location-specific project documentation linked to multiple U.S. military bases

The authenticity of this breach has not yet been independently verified.

📊 Key Details