Halliburton Hit by Ransomware Cyberattack in Houston, Operations Affected

Aug 21, 2024, 08:23 PM

On August 21, 2024, Halliburton, the world's second-largest oilfield services company, was hit by a cyberattack, affecting its business operations at the north Houston campus and some global connectivity networks. The attack, identified as ransomware, led to some staff being advised not to connect to the internal network. Halliburton has acknowledged the issue, stating it is working with leading external experts to resolve the situation.