Halliburton Faces Major Cyberattack Disrupting Global Operations
The oilfield services giant is working with experts to address the issue affecting its Houston campus and international networks.
Overview
- Halliburton has acknowledged an unspecified issue impacting its systems, suspected to be a cyberattack.
- The company has activated its response plan and is collaborating with external experts to resolve the problem.
- Some staff have been advised not to connect to internal networks as a precaution.
- Cyberattacks have increasingly targeted the energy sector, causing significant disruptions.
- Previous incidents, such as the Colonial Pipeline attack, highlight the severe consequences of ransomware on critical infrastructure.