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May 7, 2023 · On May 7, 2021, a ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline captured headlines around the world with pictures of snaking lines of cars at gas stations across the eastern seaboard and panicked Americans filling bags with fuel, fearful of not being able to get to work or get their kids to school.
Apr 26, 2022 · The Colonial Pipeline was the victim of a ransomware attack in May 2021. It infected some of the pipeline's digital systems, shutting it down for several days. The shutdown affected consumers and airlines along the East Coast.
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Jun 8, 2021 · The largest petroleum pipeline in the country was reportedly breached by a single leaked password. by Sara Morrison. Updated Jun 8, 2021, 9:50 AM PDT. Colonial Pipeline shut down its...
On May 7, 2021, Colonial Pipeline, an American oil pipeline system that originates in Houston, Texas, and carries gasoline and jet fuel mainly to the Southeastern United States, suffered a ransomware cyberattack that afflicted computerized equipment managing the pipeline.
May 10, 2021 · One of the largest US fuel pipelines remained largely paralyzed Monday after a ransomware cyberattack forced the temporary shutdown of all operations late last week – an incident that laid bare ...
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May 11, 2021 · A critical pipeline that runs from refineries on the U.S. Gulf Coast to terminals as far north as New York was shut down over the weekend after being hit by a massive ransomware attack.
May 14, 2021 · Cybersecurity experts said Colonial Pipeline would never have had to shut down its pipeline if it had more confidence in the separation between its business network and pipeline...