Cyberattack Hits Top US Oilfield Services Firm Halliburton

Confirmed Attack

Reuters reported on August 21, 2024, that a person familiar with the situation confirmed the cyberattack on Halliburton.

The report states that top US oilfield services firm Halliburton was hit by a cyberattack on Wednesday.

Halliburton Response

When contacted by CNN, Halliburton did not confirm or deny the attack.

However, they did acknowledge an "IT security incident" and said they were investigating.