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Russia captures hacker likely responsible for Colonial Pipeline cyberattack
The hacker behind the ransomware attack that took down the Colonial Pipeline last year has been apprehended by Russian authorities, according to US officials.
Karissa Bell01.14.2022Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack linked to a single VPN login
Last month's pipeline shutdown started with hackers taking advantage of an unused but still active VPN account at Colonial Pipeline.
Richard Lawler06.04.2021DHS confirms new cybersecurity rules for pipeline companies
The measures follow a ransomware attack that halted Colonial Pipeline deliveries for several days.
Kris Holt05.27.2021DHS will issue mandatory cybersecurity rules for pipeline companies
Following the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack that led to fuel shortages in parts of the US, the federal government plans to impose mandatory cybersecurity regulation on the pipeline industry for the first time.
Igor Bonifacic05.25.2021Colonial Pipeline restarts operations after ransomware attack
Colonial Pipeline will soon resume its normal operations after being forced to shut down due to a ransomware attack.
Mariella Moon05.13.2021Biden signs cybersecurity executive order in the wake of pipeline shutdown
A new executive order from the White House is supposed to help prevent future incidents like the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack.
Richard Lawler05.12.2021Pipeline cyberattack was likely the work of a ransomware gang
A ransomware gang may be the culprit behind the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack that hobbled oil and gas.
Jon Fingas05.09.2021US pipeline giant shuts down major fuel line following cyberattack
Colonial Pipeline has shut down a major fuel line and parts of its network after a cyberattack.
Jon Fingas05.08.2021