Halliburton confirms data was stolen in ongoing cyberattack

Halliburton confirms data was stolen in a cyberattack linked to ransomware, affecting operations and ongoing investigations.

: Halliburton confirmed a cyberattack resulted in data theft and has taken some systems offline. They are investigating the scope and impact of the breach on their operations. A ransom note from the RansomHub gang was found, although Halliburton hasn't been publicly listed as a victim. The company incurred expenses and is continuing efforts to restore systems.

Halliburton, an energy giant, confirmed that its systems were hacked, leading to data theft following a cyberattack. The company took some systems offline and is evaluating the nature and scope of the stolen information, deciding on necessary data breach notifications.

The company’s spokesperson, Amina Rivera, did not provide details on the stolen data but confirmed ongoing efforts to identify the incident's effects on operations. Halliburton's public-facing systems remain largely offline as investigations and system restorations continue.

A ransom note from the ransomware gang RansomHub was discovered, claiming responsibility for encrypting and stealing files. Halliburton, which has faced significant incidents like the Deepwater Horizon disaster, continues to handle incurred expenses from the attack and has not disclosed who oversees its cybersecurity.

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