East Coast Oil Pipeline Shut Down - Cyber Attack

[SB Shock]

Pipeline that transports 45% of East Coast fuel disrupted by Cyberattack. No word yet how long the pipeline will be closed.

A cyberattack forced the shutdown of one of the largest pipelines in the United States, in what appeared to be a significant attempt to disrupt vulnerable energy infrastructure. The pipeline carries refined gasoline and jet fuel up the East Coast from Texas to New York.

https://dnyuz.com/2021/05/08/cyberattack-forces-a-shutdown-of-a-top-u-s-pipeline-operator/

[wichshock65]

Well, that's not good.

[SB Shock]

There had been some intelligence that Iran was moving forward with a state-sponsored ransomware cyberattack program. It will be interesting to see if this has Iran fingerprints or not.

[ShockerPrez]

But Iran is good. Valerie Jarrett said so.

Must be Trump's fault.

[wufan]

I wouldn’t be surprised if it was environmentalists/eco-terrorists.

[SB Shock]

More info coming out

Top U.S. fuel pipeline operator Colonial Pipeline has shut its entire network, the source of nearly half of the U.S. East Coast's fuel supply, after a cyber attack that industry sources said was caused by ransomware.


While the U.S. government investigation is in its early stages, one former U.S. government official and two industry sources said the hackers are most likely a highly professional cybercriminal group. Investigators are looking into whether a group dubbed "DarkSide" by the cybersecurity research community is responsible, the source said.

DarkSide is known for deploying ransomware and extorting victims, while selectively avoiding targets in post-Soviet states.

https://www.reuters.com/technology/colonial-pipeline-halts-all-pipeline-operations-after-cybersecurity-attack-2021-05-08/

[shoxlax]

Do not have time now, but will post more later.

[SB Shock]

Virginia declares a state of emergency

https://www.fox5ny.com/news/virginia-gov-ralph-northam-issues-state-of-emergency-to-address-gasoline-supply-disruptions

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in the state to address gasoline supply disruptions throughout the Commonwealth.

Remember 6 months ago when we were energy independent and exported oil....? Good times!

[MikeKennedyRulZ]

Highlighting the cluelessness of the Biden administration and another horrific failure on their part:

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/lindsey-graham-biden-granholm-gas-shortage-electric-cars

[SB Shock]

Highlighting the cluelessness of the Biden administration and another horrific failure on their part:

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/lindsey-graham-biden-granholm-gas-shortage-electric-cars

There is very few with any critical thinking skills left

Granholm told White House reporters Tuesday that if you drive an electric car, fuel shortages "would not be affecting you, clearly."

[MikeKennedyRulZ]

There is very few with any critical thinking skills left

Absolute asinine statement, especially for someone who is the supposed energy secretary. These are the people making decisions for our country folks. Should scare the heck out of everyone.

[ShockerFever]

There is very few with any critical thinking skills left

I assume she drives an electric car?

[Shockm]

I assume she drives an electric car?

She owns investment in electric car energy.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/energy-secretary-granholm-electric-vehicle-battery-investment

[ShockerFever]

She owns investment in electric car energy.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ene...ery-investment

You don’t $ay?

[MikeKennedyRulZ]

I am $hocked!