#GlobalConnectivity

Oil Giant Halliburton Confirms Cyber Incident, Details Scarce

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August 22, 2024 at 02:21PM US oil giant Halliburton confirmed a cyberattack on its Houston offices, engaging external experts to investigate and mitigate the threat. The breach, with ransomware hallmarks, impacted the north Houston campus and global networks. The oil industry remains a lucrative target for ransomware, as seen with Colonial Pipeline’s $4.4 million ransom … Read more

Undersea cables are high-priority targets – it’s high time to make these global pathways more resilient

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May 8, 2024 at 05:09PM Undersea cables, crucial for carrying large data volumes, face increasing cyber and physical threats, no longer limited to major nations. Calls for stronger government measures to safeguard global communications and connectivity, essential for national security. US President Jeff Huggins advocates integrating optical ground station networks with optical satellite links to … Read more