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1 day ago · “The cybersecurity attack on Colonial Pipeline was a clear demonstration of how disruptions of privately-owned infrastructure can have a massive economic impact. Since then, we’ve seen countless other high-profile cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure.
May 6, 2024 · Advancing Pipeline Protection: A Guide to TSA Cybersecurity Compliance. May 6, 2024. In 2021, the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack served as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities within the cybersecurity infrastructure of the oil and gas industry. This attack caused massive supply chain disruptions, resulting in fuel shortages and ...
4 days ago · May 10, 2021 - A double-extortion attack that has shut down the Colonial Pipeline -- America’s most extensive refined fuel network -- is the most successful cyberattack to date on critical U.S. infrastructure. The Colonial Pipeline Company, which manages 45 per cent of the U.S. east coast’s fuel supplies, was forced to suspend 8,850 ...
May 2, 2024 · The threat actor behind the Colonial Pipeline ransomware hack, the DarkSide hacking group, typically focuses on lower-end ransoms. They demand these victims pay anywhere between $80,000 to $100,000 to regain access to their data. They perform about 10 smaller hacks a month earning them $12 million a year. Hackers are motivated by money.
Apr 23, 2024 · The ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline on May 7, 2021, exemplifies the huge challenges the U.S. faces in shoring up its cyber defenses. The private company, which controls a significant ...
6 days ago · Luber added that the Colonial Pipeline attack in 2021 was a "wake-up call" and marked the first time the NSA viewed ransomware as a national security concern. Both speakers emphasized that ransomware continues to be a national security concern, further highlighted by the Change Healthcare attack.
Apr 21, 2024 · The Colonial Pipeline Cyber Attack caused major disruptions to fuel supply and prices in the US. Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts data and demands payment for its release, posing a significant threat to businesses. The attack on Colonial Pipeline occurred in May 2021 and was carried out by the DarkSide hacking group.
