- Halliburton, the US’s second-largest energy services firm, has been disrupted by a reported cyber incident.
- While technical details of the breach were not disclosed, a ransomware attack is suspected.
Halliburton, one of the largest oilfield service companies in the world, has confirmed a cyberattack that has significantly disrupted operations, particularly at its Houston campus and, to a limited extent, across other global locations. The attack detected on August 21 forced the company to isolate affected systems and stopped employees from accessing specific internal networks.
Halliburton is one of the largest energy services companies, with over 48,000 employees and an annual revenue of $23 billion. The company provides services such as identifying oil and gas resources and assisting oil field owners in managing extraction. Before the invasion of Ukraine, it was a partner to Russia’s Gazprom, Rosneft, and Lukoil, although these operations were sold in September 2022.
Operational Impact and Response
The incident is suspected to be a ransomware attack. However, the company has been tight-lipped about its details. Halliburton has activated its pre-planned response…
