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Monday, May 10, 2021

Cyberattack on US pipeline is linked to criminal gang

NEW YORK (AP) — 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. 

The shutdown, meanwhile, stretched into its third day, with the Biden administration saying an “all-hands-on-deck” effort is underway to restore operations and avoid disruptions in the fuel supply.
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  1. AnonymousMay 10, 2021 at 11:56 AM

    Cybersecurity is just too expensive, at least according to the bean counters.
    Those who only see the bottom line aren't looking deep enough.

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  2. Kapt KaosMay 10, 2021 at 12:13 PM

    I'm trying to figure out just how some gang besides the oil companies could make money off of a fuel shortage. Help me understand.

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    1. MichaelMay 10, 2021 at 5:31 PM

      They lock up the company's servers with encryption, then demand payment to get the encryption keys. Usually with a relatively short window to comply, or lose the opportunity altogether.

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    2. AnonymousMay 11, 2021 at 1:24 AM

      It's called Ransomware because of the ransom.

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    3. AnonymousMay 11, 2021 at 10:32 AM

      It’s called short selling. Crooks make a ton off of it all the time. Just like was done on a MASSIVE scale just after 9/11.
      Bert

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  3. AnonymousMay 10, 2021 at 12:52 PM

     "the Biden administration saying an “all-hands-on-deck” effort.."
    yes! Comrade Zhou Bai-Dien is going to send Kamalatoe down there, and to ensure we all know she's "on it"; she can take along one of .gov's "top men"; so she can stay 'on top' of things.

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  4. millerizedMay 10, 2021 at 5:53 PM

    Paid $3.85gal for 93 on the way home tonight. Fortunately, a fill up is under 4gal in that bike, and gets 70mpg. Regular 87 is still $2.85ish, not that much higher than normal. Still $0.75 higher than 6 months ago, and probably $1.00 less than 6mo from now.

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  5. Old TechMay 10, 2021 at 9:09 PM

    Interesting how there hasn't been any kind of issue with Democrat Warren Buffett's railroads.

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  6. RickMay 10, 2021 at 11:51 PM

    Friend in Tallahassie says the TV reporting no gasoline for sale.

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  7. AnonymousMay 11, 2021 at 2:08 AM

    For all those impacted, here is a way to see the supply levels at any place: https://tracker.gasbuddy.com
    Type in destination name, zoom in.

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  8. kennymacMay 11, 2021 at 4:28 AM

    What is the difference between a terrorist and a Democrat on energy policy?
    "US Declares State Of Emergency To Keep Gasoline Flowing After Colonial Fails To Restart Hacked Pipeline"
    Nothing, it's a trick question. Michigans Governor Whitmer promises to shut down Line 5 this week.
    "Whitmer orders Enbridge Line 5 shutdown, citing easement violations
    Shutting down pipelines is Democrat policy.

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