Halliburton confirms data stolen in August cyberattack

Halliburton, a US oilfield services company, revealed that its systems were breached by an unauthorised third party in an August cyberattack. The company acknowledged that data was accessed and removed but stated that the incident is not expected to impact its operations significantly. Halliburton has not disclosed the specific nature of the stolen data or the costs related to the breach.

In response to the attack, Halliburton activated its cybersecurity response plan and launched an investigation with the help of external advisors to assess the damage and prevent further unauthorised activity. The breach caused disruptions and limited access to some of the company’s business applications. This incident highlights ongoing cybersecurity challenges faced by US energy firms, which multiple cyberattacks have targeted in recent years.