Latest Colonial Pipeline news

Colonial Pipeline reports data breach after May ransomware attack

Colonial Pipeline, the largest fuel pipeline in the United States, is sending notification letters to individuals affected by the data breach resulting from the DarkSide ransomware attack that hit its network in May.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- August 16, 2021
- 07:23 AM
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DarkSide ransomware gang returns as new BlackMatter operation

Encryption algorithms found in a decryptor show that the notorious DarkSide ransomware gang has rebranded as a new BlackMatter ransomware operation and is actively performing attacks on corporate entities.
- Lawrence Abrams
- July 31, 2021
- 03:13 PM
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US recovers most of Colonial Pipeline's $4.4M ransomware payment

The US Department of Justice has recovered the majority of the $4.4 million ransom payment paid by Colonial Pipeline to the DarkSide ransomware operation.
- Lawrence Abrams
- June 07, 2021
- 03:28 PM
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Phishing uses Colonial Pipeline ransomware lures to infect victims

The recent ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline inspired a threat actor to create create a new phishing lure to trick victims into downloading malicious files.
- Ionut Ilascu
- June 04, 2021
- 02:51 PM
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US announces new security directive after critical pipeline hack

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced new pipeline cybersecurity requirements after the largest fuel pipeline in the United States was forced to shut down operations in early May following a ransomware attack.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- May 27, 2021
- 09:48 AM
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The Week in Ransomware - May 14th 2021 - One down, many more to go

Ransomware took the media spotlight this week after a ransomware gang known as DarkSide targeted critical infrastructure in the USA.
- Lawrence Abrams
- May 14, 2021
- 02:39 PM
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Colonial Pipeline restores operations, $5 million ransom demanded

Colonial Pipeline Company has recovered quickly from the ransomware attack suffered less than a week ago and expects all its infrastructure to be fully operational today.
- Ionut Ilascu
- May 13, 2021
- 01:54 PM
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DarkSide ransomware will now vet targets after pipeline cyberattack

The DarkSide ransomware gang posted a new "press release" today stating that they are apolitical and will vet all targets before they are attacked.
- Lawrence Abrams
- May 10, 2021
- 11:40 AM
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US declares state of emergency after ransomware hits largest pipeline

After a ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline forced the company to shut down 5,500 miles of fuel pipeline, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a regional emergency declaration affecting 17 states and the District of Columbia.
- Ionut Ilascu
- May 10, 2021
- 09:37 AM
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Largest U.S. pipeline shuts down operations after ransomware attack

Colonial Pipeline, the largest fuel pipeline in the United States, has shut down operations after suffering what is reported to be a ransomware attack.
- Lawrence Abrams
- May 08, 2021
- 11:31 AM
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