What We Know About The Ransomware Attack On A Critical U.S. Pipeline
3 years, 7 months ago

What We Know About The Ransomware Attack On A Critical U.S. Pipeline

NPR  

What We Know About The Ransomware Attack On A Critical U.S. At a White House media briefing Monday, homeland security adviser Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall said that Colonial had shut down the pipeline as a "precautionary measure" to "ensure that ransomware could not transfer from business systems to those that control and operate the pipeline." On Monday, the FBI in a brief statement said that it "confirms that the Darkside ransomware is responsible for the compromise of the Colonial Pipeline networks." Homeland security adviser Sherwood-Randall said: "Thus far, Colonial has told us that the pipeline has not suffered damage and can be brought back online relatively quickly," but she said the company stressed the need for safety "given that it has never before taken the whole pipeline down." The Biden administration sought over the weekend to "mitigate potential disruptions to supply," White House press secretary Jen Psaki said in a tweet.

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New report suggests pro-Ukraine groups behind Nord Stream attacks
1 year, 9 months ago

New report suggests pro-Ukraine groups behind Nord Stream attacks

Al Jazeera  

New York Times says new intelligence reviewed by US officials suggests that opponents of Vladimir Putin were responsible for attacks on gas pipelines. New intelligence reviewed by officials in the United States suggests that a pro-Ukraine group attacked the Nord Stream gas pipelines in September last year, according to the New York Times. The new intelligence reviewed by US officials …

Ukrainian government denies involvement in Nord Stream pipelines sabotage
1 year, 9 months ago

Ukrainian government denies involvement in Nord Stream pipelines sabotage

CNN  

CNN — Ukraine has denied any involvement in the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines following a media report citing new intelligence that a “pro-Ukrainian group” may have been behind last year’s attack targeting Russia’s gas deliveries to Europe. “Although I enjoy collecting amusing conspiracy theories about government, I have to say: has nothing to do with the Baltic Sea …

Russians push baseless theory blaming US for burst pipeline
2 years, 2 months ago

Russians push baseless theory blaming US for burst pipeline

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Kremlin and Russian state media are aggressively pushing a …

How just one password allowed hackers to disrupt oil supply in US
3 years, 6 months ago

How just one password allowed hackers to disrupt oil supply in US

Live Mint  

New York: The head of Colonial Pipeline told U.S. senators on Tuesday that hackers who launched last month's cyber attack against the company and disrupted fuel supplies to the U.S. Southeast were able to get into the system by stealing a single password. Colonial Pipeline Chief Executive Joseph Blount told a U.S. Senate committee that the attack occurred using a …

Pipeline CEO defends paying ransom amid cyberattack
3 years, 6 months ago

Pipeline CEO defends paying ransom amid cyberattack

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A pipeline company CEO on Tuesday defended his decisions to abruptly halt fuel distribution for much of the East Coast and pay millions to a criminal gang in Russia as he faced down one of the most disruptive ransomware attacks in U.S. history. Colonial Pipeline CEO Joseph Blount said he had no choice, telling senators uneasy with his …

US recovers most of ransom paid after Colonial Pipeline hack
3 years, 6 months ago

US recovers most of ransom paid after Colonial Pipeline hack

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has recovered most of a multimillion-dollar ransom payment made to hackers after a cyberattack that caused the operator of the nation’s largest fuel pipeline to halt its operations last month, officials said Monday. “By going after the entire ecosystem that fuels ransomware and digital extortion attacks — including criminal proceeds in the form of digital …

U.S. Has Recovered Some Of The Millions Paid In Ransom To Colonial Pipeline Hackers
3 years, 6 months ago

U.S. Has Recovered Some Of The Millions Paid In Ransom To Colonial Pipeline Hackers

NPR  

U.S. Has Recovered Some Of The Millions Paid In Ransom To Colonial Pipeline Hackers Enlarge this image toggle caption Chris Carlson/AP Chris Carlson/AP The government has recovered a "majority" of the millions of dollars paid in ransom to hackers behind the cyberattack that prompted last month's shutdown of Colonial Pipeline, officials announced Monday. "The Department of Justice has found and …

Biden ‘mulling cyber war’ after spate of high profile attacks on US
3 years, 6 months ago

Biden ‘mulling cyber war’ after spate of high profile attacks on US

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. According to US government officials and other sources familiar with the matter, the Biden …

Ransomware attackers used compromised password to access Colonial Pipeline network, company confirms
3 years, 6 months ago

Ransomware attackers used compromised password to access Colonial Pipeline network, company confirms

CNN  

CNN — Ransomware attackers gained access to Colonial Pipeline’s computer networks in April using a compromised password, according to the company and a cybersecurity firm it hired – leading to the deliberate shutdown of one of America’s most important fuel distribution companies and the panic gas buying that ensued for days. Bloomberg first reported the password vulnerability following interviews with …

Opinion: A favor from Russian ransomware hackers
3 years, 6 months ago

Opinion: A favor from Russian ransomware hackers

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Frida Ghitis, a former CNN producer and correspondent, is a world affairs columnist. CNN — When President Joe Biden meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin later this month, he will undoubtedly bring up – as he should – the matter of repeated ransomware attacks against US targets by Russian-based hackers. Given the strained relationship between both countries, one …

The Colonial Pipeline CEO Explains The Decision To Pay Hackers A $4.4 Million Ransom
3 years, 6 months ago

The Colonial Pipeline CEO Explains The Decision To Pay Hackers A $4.4 Million Ransom

NPR  

The Colonial Pipeline CEO Explains The Decision To Pay Hackers A $4.4 Million Ransom Enlarge this image toggle caption Pavlo Gonchar/Getty Images Pavlo Gonchar/Getty Images Last month, a cyberattack on the company Colonial Pipeline, which operates a pipeline providing nearly half the East Coast's fuel supply, triggered a massive shutdown. Colonial Pipeline made the decision to pay the ransom on …

U.S. Pipelines Ordered To Increase Cyber Defenses After Hack
3 years, 6 months ago

U.S. Pipelines Ordered To Increase Cyber Defenses After Hack

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — U.S. pipeline operators will be required for the first time to conduct a cybersecurity assessment under a Biden administration directive in response to the ransomware hack that disrupted gas supplies in several states this month. The Transportation Security Administration directive being issued Thursday will also mandate that the owners and operators of the nation’s pipelines …

In Wake Of Colonial Attack, Pipelines Now Must Report Cybersecurity Breaches
3 years, 6 months ago

In Wake Of Colonial Attack, Pipelines Now Must Report Cybersecurity Breaches

NPR  

In Wake Of Colonial Attack, Pipelines Now Must Report Cybersecurity Breaches Enlarge this image toggle caption Matt Rourke/AP Matt Rourke/AP The Transportation Security Administration, in the wake of the ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline that caused widespread gasoline disruptions earlier this month, has announced new reporting requirements for pipeline operators. In a security directive, the TSA, which oversees pipeline …

Colonial Pipeline CEO confirms company paid $5.6 million ransom to 'DarkSide' hackers
3 years, 7 months ago

Colonial Pipeline CEO confirms company paid $5.6 million ransom to 'DarkSide' hackers

ABC  

One of the United States' major fuel pipeline operators paid $US4.4 million in ransom to hackers following a cyber attack that shut its entire network because it was "the right thing to do for the country". Key points: Colonial Pipeline CEO Joseph Blount said the "highly controversial" payment was necessary given the debilitating impact of the multi-day shutdown His remarks …

Colonial Pipeline confirms it paid $4.4M to hackers
3 years, 7 months ago

Colonial Pipeline confirms it paid $4.4M to hackers

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The operator of the nation’s largest fuel pipeline confirmed it paid $4.4 million to a gang of hackers who broke into its computer systems. Colonial Pipeline said Wednesday that after it learned of the May 7 ransomware attack, the company took its pipeline system offline and needed to do everything in its power to restart it quickly …

Colonial Pipeline plagued by new network outage as DarkSide hackers net $90 million from victims
3 years, 7 months ago

Colonial Pipeline plagued by new network outage as DarkSide hackers net $90 million from victims

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The biggest fuel pipeline …

Ransomware gangs disrupted by response to Colonial Pipeline hack
3 years, 7 months ago

Ransomware gangs disrupted by response to Colonial Pipeline hack

The Hindu  

Multiple ransomware groups claimed they were shutting down or scaling back operations on Friday as the U.S. government ramped up pressure while tech companies, cryptocurrency exchanges and others worried about getting caught in the crossfire. Another major criminal gang said it would forbid encryption attacks on critical infrastructure, and forums where such gangs recruit partners said they were banning ads …

EXPLAINER: What’s next for pipelines after Colonial hack
3 years, 7 months ago

EXPLAINER: What’s next for pipelines after Colonial hack

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The nation’s largest fuel pipeline is flowing again after the company that runs it was hit by a gang of hackers. “The supplies themselves really aren’t the issue, it’s more the transportation,” said Akshaya Jha, assistant professor of economics and public policy at Carnegie Mellon University. “There’s going to be that tradeoff between making the permitting process easier, …

US pipeline cyberattack came from gang in Russia, Biden says
3 years, 7 months ago

US pipeline cyberattack came from gang in Russia, Biden says

Al Jazeera  

US president urges Americans not to panic-buy fuel, warns against price-gauging and says shortages will ease soon United States President Joe Biden said on Thursday the cyberattack that shut down the US’s largest gasoline pipeline early this week had originated from Russia. “We do have strong reason to believe that the criminals who did the attack are living in Russia,” …

‘No evidence that Russia is involved’ in US fuel pipeline hacking, says Biden
3 years, 7 months ago

‘No evidence that Russia is involved’ in US fuel pipeline hacking, says Biden

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy US President Joe Biden …

Ransomware attack: Colonial Pipeline launches restart after six-day shutdown
3 years, 7 months ago

Ransomware attack: Colonial Pipeline launches restart after six-day shutdown

CNN  

New York CNN Business — The Colonial Pipeline launched the restart of its operations Wednesday evening following a six-day shutdown caused by a ransomware attack, but the pipeline’s operators warned it will take several days for service to return to normal. “Some markets served by Colonial Pipeline may experience, or continue to experience, intermittent service interruptions during the start-up period,” …

Colonial Pipeline posted cybersecurity job opening before attack
3 years, 7 months ago

Colonial Pipeline posted cybersecurity job opening before attack

Al Jazeera  

The job posting for Colonial Pipeline’s ‘manager of cybersecurity’ role was still live on its website on Wednesday as the company announced the pipeline would restart five days after the cyberattack. The job posting for Colonial’s “manager of cybersecurity” was still live on its website on Wednesday as the company announced the pipeline would restart five days after the cyberattack. …

Colonial Pipeline attack: Russia denies involvement as planes are rerouted amid feared gas shortage
3 years, 7 months ago

Colonial Pipeline attack: Russia denies involvement as planes are rerouted amid feared gas shortage

The Independent  

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FBI pins Colonial Pipeline cyberattack on DarkSide hacker group
3 years, 7 months ago

FBI pins Colonial Pipeline cyberattack on DarkSide hacker group

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ms Neuberger would not say whether Colonial had …

Biden to discuss Russian ransomware hackers with Putin and suggests Moscow bears ‘some responsibility’
3 years, 7 months ago

Biden to discuss Russian ransomware hackers with Putin and suggests Moscow bears ‘some responsibility’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Joe Biden has announced he will be speaking to …

EXPLAINER: Why the Colonial Pipeline hack matters
3 years, 7 months ago

EXPLAINER: Why the Colonial Pipeline hack matters

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A cyberattack on a critical U.S. pipeline is sending ripple effects across the economy, highlighting cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the nation’s aging energy infrastructure. The Colonial Pipeline, which delivers about 45% of the fuel used along the Eastern Seaboard, shut down Friday after a ransomware attack by gang of criminal hackers that calls itself DarkSide. U.S. officials said …

Biden officials privately frustrated with Colonial Pipeline over ransomware attack
3 years, 7 months ago

Biden officials privately frustrated with Colonial Pipeline over ransomware attack

CNN  

Washington CNN — Biden administration officials have privately voiced frustration with what they see as Colonial Pipeline’s weak security protocols and a lack of preparation that could have allowed hackers to pull off a crippling ransomware attack, officials familiar with the government’s initial investigation into the incident told CNN. When pressed on whether it was a “problem” that CISA was …

DarkSide hackers say the Colonial Pipeline cyber attack was only about the money — not politics
3 years, 7 months ago

DarkSide hackers say the Colonial Pipeline cyber attack was only about the money — not politics

ABC  

The ransomware gang accused of crippling the leading US fuel pipeline operator has said it never meant to create havoc, an unusual statement that experts said was a sign the cyber criminals' scheme had gone awry. Key points: A media release from DarkSide said its aim was to make money, not "creating problems for society" It said it would run …

Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack: Four key takeaways on the US government response to the attack
3 years, 7 months ago

Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack: Four key takeaways on the US government response to the attack

CNN  

Washington CNN — Senior cybersecurity officials testified before a key Senate committee on Tuesday after one of the nation’s largest pipeline operators was hit by an ongoing major ransomware attack that forced the company to shut down operations. Here are some key takeaways from the hearing and CNN’s reporting on the government’s response to the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack. Cyberattacks …

US pipeline still days away from operating after cyberattack
3 years, 7 months ago

US pipeline still days away from operating after cyberattack

Al Jazeera  

The shutdown will hurt fuel availability, push up prices and force refiners to cut production with no way to ship gas. The privately owned Colonial Pipeline Company said on Monday it was working on restarting in phases with “the goal of substantially restoring operational service by the end of the week.” The attack on the Colonial Pipeline, which carries nearly …

EXPLAINER: Why the Colonial Pipeline hack matters
3 years, 7 months ago

EXPLAINER: Why the Colonial Pipeline hack matters

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. U.S. officials said Monday that the “ransomware” malware used …

Major US Pipeline Struggles to Reopen After Ransomware Attack
3 years, 7 months ago

Major US Pipeline Struggles to Reopen After Ransomware Attack

News 18  

The US government declared a regional emergency Sunday as the largest fuel pipeline system in the United States remained largely shut down, two days after a major ransomware attack was detected. “This Declaration addresses the emergency conditions creating a need for immediate transportation of gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and other refined petroleum products and provides necessary relief,” the Department of …

Cyberattack on US pipeline is linked to criminal gang
3 years, 7 months ago

Cyberattack on US pipeline is linked to criminal gang

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The cyberextortion attempt that has forced the shutdown of a vital U.S. pipeline was carried out by a criminal gang known as DarkSide that cultivates a Robin Hood image of stealing from corporations and giving a cut to charity, two people close to the investigation said Sunday. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said Sunday that ransomware attacks are …

Colonial Pipeline wasn’t the first and won’t be the last cyber pirate attack
3 years, 7 months ago

Colonial Pipeline wasn’t the first and won’t be the last cyber pirate attack

CNN  

A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas raised the alarm about these attacks just last week, in a speech before the US Chamber of Commerce before Colonial Pipeline was hit, calling them an “existential threat” to businesses. I am struck in CNN’s reports at the bright line between Colonial Pipeline, the …

Ransomware attack: What we know about the Colonial Pipeline hack
3 years, 7 months ago

Ransomware attack: What we know about the Colonial Pipeline hack

CNN  

Washington CNN — 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 vulnerabilities in the country’s aging energy infrastructure. “This weekend’s events put the spotlight on the fact that our nation’s critical infrastructure is largely owned and operated …

Colonial Pipeline: No issues with fuel supply yet after cyberattack on pipeline, White House says
3 years, 7 months ago

Colonial Pipeline: No issues with fuel supply yet after cyberattack on pipeline, White House says

CNN  

CNN — The White House said Monday there are no issues with fuel supply as officials worked urgently to ascertain the scope and fallout of a ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline, which supplies much of the eastern United States its gasoline – an incident that laid bare vulnerabilities in the country’s aging energy infrastructure. “This weekend’s events put the …

Pipeline cyberattack: Regulator urges CEOs to intensify cyber defenses
3 years, 7 months ago

Pipeline cyberattack: Regulator urges CEOs to intensify cyber defenses

CNN  

New York CNN Business — Neil Chatterjee, a top federal energy regulator, is calling on energy CEOs to step up their cyber defenses following a ransomware attack that knocked one of America’s most important pipelines offline. FERC Commissioner Neil Chatterjee “Every CEO in the energy sector — and especially pipeline CEOs — should immediately convene their incident management teams to …

Major US pipeline halts operations after ransomware attack
3 years, 7 months ago

Major US pipeline halts operations after ransomware attack

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The federal government is …

Criminal group originating from Russia believed to be behind pipeline cyberattack
3 years, 7 months ago

Criminal group originating from Russia believed to be behind pipeline cyberattack

CNN  

CNN — A criminal group originating from Russia named “DarkSide” is believed to be responsible for a ransomware cyberattack on the Colonial Pipeline, according to a former senior cyber official. Colonial Pipeline Company said Sunday it is working to develop a restart plan for its pipeline system, which was temporarily shut down to contain the threat. The company’s main lines …

Major US pipeline halts operations after ransomware attack
3 years, 7 months ago

Major US pipeline halts operations after ransomware attack

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The operator of a major pipeline system that transports fuel across the East Coast said Saturday it had been victimized by a ransomware attack and had halted all pipeline operations to deal with the threat. In this case, Colonial Pipeline said the ransomware attack Friday affected some of its information technology systems and that the company moved “proactively” …

The Colonial Pipeline Hack Is a New Extreme for Ransomware
54 years, 11 months ago

The Colonial Pipeline Hack Is a New Extreme for Ransomware

Wired  

For years, the cybersecurity industry has warned that state- On Saturday, the Colonial Pipeline company, which operates a pipeline that carries gasoline, diesel fuel, and natural gas along a 5,500 mile path from Texas to New Jersey, released a statement confirming reports that ransomware hackers had hit its network. A provider got hit with ransomware from a criminal act, this …

U.S. pipeline company halts operations after cyberattack
3 years, 7 months ago

U.S. pipeline company halts operations after cyberattack

The Hindu  

The operator of a major pipeline system that transports fuel across the East Coast said on Saturday that it had been victimised by a ransomware attack and that it had halted all pipeline operations to deal with the threat. In this case, Colonial Pipeline said the ransomware attack on Friday affected some of its information technology systems and that the …

Ransomware Attack Shuts Down A Top U.S. Gasoline Pipeline
3 years, 7 months ago

Ransomware Attack Shuts Down A Top U.S. Gasoline Pipeline

NPR  

Ransomware Attack Shuts Down A Top U.S. Gasoline Pipeline Enlarge this image toggle caption Mark Lennihan/AP Mark Lennihan/AP A ransomware attack has shut down one of the largest refined products pipelines in the United States, and a security analyst said it shows that "core elements of our national infrastructure" remain vulnerable to cyberattack. In a statement late Friday, Colonial Pipeline …

Major US pipeline network shuts after ‘cybersecurity attack’
3 years, 7 months ago

Major US pipeline network shuts after ‘cybersecurity attack’

Al Jazeera  

Colonial Pipeline says it temporarily halted all pipeline operations after incident involving ransomware. A major pipeline operator in the United States has been forced to shut its entire network after a cyber attack that the company confirmed on Saturday involved ransomware. Colonial Pipeline said in a statement late on Friday that it was the victim of “a cybersecurity attack”. “In …

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