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3 days ago · In May 2021, a ransomware attack carried out by the DarkSide hacking group forced the Colonial Pipeline, which supplies nearly half of the fuel consumed on the U.S. East Coast, to shut down its operations for several days. The attack, which exploited a single compromised password, caused widespread fuel shortages and panic buying across the ...
4 days ago · The infamous Colonial pipeline ransomware attack (2021) and SolarWinds supply chain attack (2020) were more than data leaks; they were seismic shifts in cybersecurity. These attacks exposed a critical challenge for Chief Information Security Officers ( CISOs ): holding their ground while maintaining control over cloud security in the ...
1 day ago · Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack (2021) Incident: In May 2021, the Colonial Pipeline, a major fuel pipeline operator in the United States, was attacked by the DarkSide ransomware group. The attackers gained access through a compromised password, leading to the encryption of data and disruption of pipeline operations.
4 days ago · The infamous Colonial pipeline ransomware attack (2021) and SolarWinds supply chain attack (2020) were more than data leaks; they were seismic shifts in cybersecurity. These attacks exposed a critical challenge for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs): holding their ground while maintaining control over cloud security in the accelerating ...
4 days ago · Colonial Pipeline Attack (2021): This ransomware attack caused Colonial Pipeline to shut down approximately 5,500 miles of pipeline, leading to a significant disruption of fuel distribution across the East Coast of the United States. The FBI attributed the attack to the DarkSide ransomware group, which is believed to be based in Eastern Europe.
5 days ago · The Colonial Pipeline, which supplies nearly half of the fuel consumed on the East Coast of the United States, fell victim to a ransomware attack orchestrated by the DarkSide cybercriminal group. The attack prompted the temporary pipeline shutdown, leading to fuel shortages, price spikes, and disruptions in fuel supply chains.
5 days ago · Even if the nightmare worst case scenarios have not happened at scale, the entire sector has to prioritize cybersecurity, just as oil pipelines belatedly did after the successful ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline several years ago precipitated.
