Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Halliburton Co. regarding its recent cybersecurity incident. The Halliburton cybersecurity incident may impact the privacy of sensitive personal information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT HALLIBURTON CO.:
Halliburton is an energy solutions company based in Texas. Founded in 1919, Halliburton creates innovative technologies, products, and services that help oil and gas companies maximize their value throughout the life cycle of an asset and advance a sustainable energy future.2 To achieve this, Halliburton combines technology, services and execution expertise to assist its customers with hydrocarbons location, geological data management, drilling and formation evaluation, well construction and completion, and production optimization throughout the life of their asset.2 Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Halliburton employs over 45,000 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On August 21, 2024, Halliburton became aware that an unauthorized third party gained access to certain of its systems.1 After learning of the issue, Halliburton activated its cybersecurity response plan and launched an investigation internally with the support of external advisors to assess and remediate the unauthorized activity.1 Halliburton’s ongoing investigation and response include restoration of its systems and assessment of impacted information.1
On August 22, 2024, Halliburton reported the incident in a Form 8-K filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. As of August 28, 2024, Halliburton investigation is ongoing and whether personal information has been exposed has not been made publicly available by Halliburton.
If you believe that you have been impacted by the Halliburton Co. cybersecurity incident:
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