An August ransomware attack by the RansomHub gang led to Halliburton, an energy industry service provider, reporting a loss of $35 million due to shutting down IT systems and client disconnections. Although the monetary impact for a company of Halliburton’s size is small, the type and scope of data stolen remain unclear, potentially exposing clients and leading to further costs due to legal action.

Federal firings and office closures create concerns for miners
Sweeping layoffs and federal office closures in the US are raising concerns about miner safety and health. Notably, 873 staff cuts are expected from the