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How America’s gas got hacked

Today, Explained

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Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack: Impact and Implications

This chapter explores the significant ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline that disrupted fuel supply across the Eastern United States. It highlights the ensuing panic among consumers, the attack's focus on business networks, and the involvement of the hacking group Darkseid. The discussion further examines the implications for cybersecurity and the broader trends in ransomware activities affecting critical infrastructure.

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