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Ransomware Attack Causes Limited Disruptions for Texas-Based Newpark Resources

On October 29, 2024, Newpark Resources, an oilfield equipment supplier headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, experienced a ransomware attack that disrupted access to certain internal information systems, including financial and operating reporting applications. Despite these challenges, the company maintained its manufacturing and field operations by implementing established downtime procedures. Newpark

Cyberattack Disrupts Coppell, Texas, as City Remains Silent on Cause

The Texas Attorney General’s Office has confirmed that the City of Coppell, Texas, fell victim to a cyberattack on October 23, 2024, at approximately 8 a.m. CST. This attack has severely impacted Coppell’s citywide operations, disabling access to essential systems, documents, and records management across city departments.

Texas Tech Health Network Acknowledges Cyberattack After Weeks-Long IT Outage

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) has confirmed that a cyberattack is responsible for the ongoing IT outages affecting its campuses in Amarillo, El Paso, and Lubbock, Texas. The disruptions, which began in late September 2024, initially led to delays in patient care, student coursework, and administrative functions. Although

Ransomware Attack Forces Lubbock’s UMC Health System to Divert Patients

On September 26, 2024, the University Medical Center (UMC) Health System in Lubbock, Texas, experienced a significant IT outage caused by a ransomware attack. The incident disrupted multiple systems, including phone communications and patient portal access, which necessitated the diversion of both emergency and non-emergency patients to nearby healthcare facilities.

Richardson, Texas Claims Cyber Attack on City Servers Was Contained by Automated Security Systems

On the morning of September 25, 2024, at 6:22 a.m., the city of Richardson, Texas, faced a cyber attack in which an external party gained temporary access to the city's servers and attempted to encrypt data files. Automated security systems responded swiftly, containing the impact to

Cyberattack Forces MoneyGram Offline

MoneyGram International, a Dallas-based money transfer service, has taken its operations offline due to a cybersecurity issue, affecting both online and in-person payment services for several days. The company, which serves over 50 million people in more than 200 countries and territories, is working with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement

Cyberattack Disrupts Operations at Halliburton's Houston Facility

On August 21, 2024, Halliburton, a leading U.S. oilfield services firm based in Houston, Texas, suffered a cyberattack that impacted its north Houston campus and global networks. The company is collaborating with external cybersecurity experts to address the issue, which has disrupted business operations. Employees have been advised not

City of Killeen Hit by Ransomware Attack

The City of Killeen, Texas, is in recovery mode following a ransomware attack by the BlackSuit Ransomware group on Wednesday morning, August 7, 2024. The attack, which was confirmed by city officials, disrupted several key services, including the Municipal Court and Transfer Station, though those services have since been restored.

Cyberattack Disrupts 911 Service Across Central Texas

A cyberattack, identified as a "robocall" or Telephony Denial of Service (TDoS) attack, disrupted 911 services across Central Texas, including Burnet County, Llano County, and Marble Falls, on Sunday, August 4, 2024. The attack overwhelmed the AT&T network with a large volume of automated calls, resulting