Halliburton cyberattack explained: What happened?

Halliburton, a leading oil field services company, reported unauthorized access to its systems on August 21, 2024. The nature of the attack hasn’t been disclosed, and no group has claimed responsibility. Halliburton took some systems offline as a precaution, which caused disruption to its operations and global connectivity. The energy sector is increasingly targeted by cyberattacks due to its critical infrastructure status, as seen in the 2021 attack on Colonial Pipeline.