06/04/2026
Hackers linked to a group known as “APT Iran” are claiming to have breached Lockheed Martin and stolen a massive 375 terabytes of data, now being offered for sale on a Russian-linked dark web marketplace for up to $600 million, in what would be one of the largest cyber breaches in defense history if confirmed ; the alleged data reportedly includes internal project files, source code, and even sensitive aerospace information, raising serious national security concerns , but no independent cybersecurity firm has verified the data and Lockheed Martin has not confirmed any breach, instead stating it remains confident in its systems ; experts warn that such claims are often inflated or part of psychological warfare, especially in high-tension conflicts, with some suggesting the leak could be a mix of real, recycled, or fabricated data designed to create maximum impact without full evidence , highlighting how modern war is increasingly fought not just on the battlefield but through cyber operations, misinformation, and strategic intimidation.