ADT confirms data breach after customer info leaked on hacking forum
ADT, a leading American company in building security, has confirmed a data breach incident. The breach involved threat actors who allegedly leaked customer information on a well-known hacking forum.
ADT, a publicly traded company, focuses on providing security and smart home solutions to both residential and small business clients. With a workforce of around 14,300 employees, the company generates approximately $4.98 billion in annual revenue and serves nearly 6 million customers across 200 locations in the U.S.
Oil industry giant Halliburton confirms ‘issue’ following reported cyberattack
Halliburton, one of the largest oilfield service companies globally, has acknowledged an unspecified issue affecting its networks, following reports of a cyberattack.
According to Reuters, the attack occurred on Wednesday, primarily impacting operations at the company’s Houston headquarters. It remains unclear if the cyberattack has affected Halliburton’s other locations.
Despite the attack, Halliburton’s stock remained relatively stable on Thursday morning at the New York Stock Exchange. The company, which employs nearly 48,000 people worldwide and generated over $23 billion in revenue last year, specializes in services like locating oil and gas reserves and supporting clients in managing extraction processes.
Previously a key partner of Russian companies such as Gazprom, Rosneft, and Lukoil, Halliburton ended its operations in Russia after selling its assets in September 2022 due to the invasion of Ukraine.
Details regarding the cyberattack remain vague, though Reuters reported that some employees were advised not to access the company’s internal networks, according to a source close to the situation.
India’s Critical Infrastructure Suffers Spike in Cyberattacks
India’s rapidly digitizing critical infrastructure sectors, including finance, government systems, manufacturing, and healthcare, are now encountering a surge in cyberattacks and threats.
For instance, in April of this year, a hacking group leaked 7.5 million records containing personal data stolen from boAt, a leading Indian manufacturer of wireless audio and wearable devices. More recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the nation’s central bank, highlighted the growing risks posed by increased digitization to the country’s financial infrastructure.
According to a report by the RBI, cyber incidents targeting the financial sector have seen a significant rise. The number of incidents managed by the national CERT team surged to approximately 16 million in 2023, compared to just 53,000 in 2017.
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