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LINK Ransomware attack leads to shutdown of major U.S. pipeline system

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A ransomware attack caused a major East Coast fuel pipeline operator to shut down its entire network on Friday, according to two U.S. officials familiar with the matter.

The attack on top U.S. fuel pipeline operator Colonial Pipeline appears to have been carried out by a criminal group, but federal officials and the private security firm Mandiant are still investigating the matter, one official said.

The Cybersecurity 202: A group of industry, government and cyber experts have a big plan to disrupt the ransomware crisis
It’s “too early” to tell, said one official, speaking on condition of anonymity because the investigation is ongoing.

HippieChick58 9 May 8
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While the only thing republicans are focused on is the big lie, voter suppression and as mitch mcconnell stated stopping the current administration.
Cyber Security needs to be a top infrastructure priority - IMHO.

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