Newpark Resources

Texas oilfield supplier Newpark Resources experienced a ransomware attack on October 29, 2024. As a result, access to some of its information systems and business applications was disrupted. The incident did not significantly affect the company's field operations as they continued with established downtime procedures. Newpark Resources initiated their cybersecurity response plan and is conducting assessments with external experts. The full impact on financials and operations has not been determined, but the company does not anticipate a significant effect on its financial health or overall operations. Details regarding the specific ransomware or the perpetrators have not been disclosed.

Source: https://securityaffairs.com/170696/cyber-crime/newpark-resources-ransomware-attack.html

TPRM report: https://scoringcyber.rankiteo.com/company/newpark

"id": "new000110924",
"linkid": "newpark",
"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "11/2024",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"

{'affected_entities': [{'industry': 'Oilfield Services',
                        'location': 'Texas',
                        'name': 'Newpark Resources',
                        'type': 'Company'}],
 'date_detected': '2024-10-29',
 'description': 'Texas oilfield supplier Newpark Resources experienced a '
                'ransomware attack on October 29, 2024. As a result, access to '
                'some of its information systems and business applications was '
                'disrupted. The incident did not significantly affect the '
                "company's field operations as they continued with established "
                'downtime procedures. Newpark Resources initiated their '
                'cybersecurity response plan and is conducting assessments '
                'with external experts. The full impact on financials and '
                'operations has not been determined, but the company does not '
                'anticipate a significant effect on its financial health or '
                'overall operations. Details regarding the specific ransomware '
                'or the perpetrators have not been disclosed.',
 'impact': {'downtime': 'Some disruption',
            'operational_impact': 'Minimal impact on field operations',
            'systems_affected': 'Information systems and business '
                                'applications'},
 'investigation_status': 'Ongoing',
 'response': {'incident_response_plan_activated': 'Yes',
              'third_party_assistance': 'Yes'},
 'title': 'Ransomware Attack on Newpark Resources',
 'type': 'Ransomware'}