Oil giant Halliburton hit by apparent cyberattack disrupting systems

Oil company Halliburton has encountered a computer system issue suspected to be a cyberattack. The incident is said to be impacting business operations at the company’s Houston campus and some global networks. Halliburton has neither confirmed nor denied the cyberattack but acknowledged an unspecified issue. The company is actively working to assess the cause and potential impact, activating their response plan and collaborating with experts to resolve the issue. Representatives from relevant organizations were not available for comment. Cyberattacks on businesses have become more prevalent, causing disruptions and ransom payments.