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U.S. Oilfield Service Provider Disrupted by Ransomware Attack

A major Texas-based oilfield supplier has suffered disruptions after it was hit by a ransomware attack.

Newpark Resources is a provider of sustainable services for the energy infrastructure and drilling industries, creating products and services for oilfields and more.

The company announced in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission that it detected a ransomware attack on its network late last month.

“On October 29, 2024, the company detected a ransomware cyber security incident (‘Incident’) in which an unauthorised third party gained access to certain of the company’s internal information systems,” said Newpark Resources.

Read the rest of the story at cyberdaily.

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