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Cyber attack shuts down US fuel pipeline ‘jugular’ – Sydney Morning Herald
The incident is one of the most disruptive digital ransom operations ever reported.
The former official earlier said investigators were looking at DarkSide, which is known for deploying ransomware and extorting victims while avoiding targets in post-Soviet states. Ransomware is a type of malware designed to lock down systems by encrypting data and demanding payment to regain access.
Colonial said it had engaged a cybersecurity firm to help the investigation and contacted law enforcement and federal agencies.
The cybersecurity industry sources said cybersecurity firm FireEye was…
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