Halliburton Hacked: RansomHub Ransomware Causes Oil Giant Meltdown
RansomHub ransomware gang strikes again, this time disrupting Halliburton’s IT systems and operations, leaving customers in the dark and unable to generate invoices or purchase orders.
Hot Take:
When the oil and gas industry meets ransomware, it’s like mixing oil with water—an explosive mess! Halliburton’s cyber mishap is a stark reminder that even the biggest players can slip on a digital banana peel.
Key Points:
– RansomHub ransomware gang targeted Halliburton, disrupting IT systems and business operations.
– Customers were unable to generate invoices or purchase orders due to system downtime.
– Halliburton filed an SEC disclosure and engaged cybersecurity firm Mandiant for investigation.
– The attack caused other customers to sever connections with Halliburton due to lack of information.
– RansomHub, a rebranded Knight ransomware group, has been active since February 2024.