Halliburton Cyberattack Disrupts Global Operations

Halliburton, a leading U.S. oilfield services firm, confirmed it was hit by a cyberattack on Wednesday, affecting its systems at the North Houston campus and some global connectivity networks. The company has taken certain systems offline as part of its cybersecurity response plan, initiated an internal investigation with external advisors' support, and notified law enforcement. Despite the breach, the U.S. Department of Energy confirmed that Halliburton's energy services were not impacted. The company has not disclosed the hackers' identity or whether a ransom demand was made. Halliburton is working to determine the breach's extent and impact on its operations, as well as restoring affected systems. This incident highlights the increasing cyber threats faced by major energy companies globally.