Fuel Leak in Virginia Shuts Down Part of Colonial Pipeline January 9, 2023 By Sarah Brumfield and Ben Finley DANVILLE, Va. (AP) — A diesel fuel leak in Virginia shut down part of the Colonial Pipeline, the nation’s largest...
Governments Turn Tables on Ransomware Gang REvil by Pushing it Offline October 22, 2021 By Joseph Menn and Christopher Bing The ransomware group REvil was itself hacked and forced offline this week by a multi-country operation, according to three private...
US Talks Global Cybersecurity Without a Key Player: Russia October 14, 2021 By Ben Fox WASHINGTON (AP) — Amid an epidemic of ransomware attacks, the U.S. is discussing cybersecurity strategy this week with 30 countries...
Gulf Coast Oil Companies Return to Ida Recovery as Nicholas Recedes September 15, 2021 By Jessica Resnick-Ault and Erwin Seba HOUSTON — Energy companies worked to restore pipeline service and electricity after Tropical Storm Nicholas passed through, allowing them to...
US Announces New Cybersecurity Requirements for Critical Pipeline Owners July 21, 2021 WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday required owners and operators of critical pipelines that transport hazardous liquids...
Cyber Reinsurance Rates Rocket at July Renewals -Willis Re July 1, 2021 LONDON — Global cyber reinsurance rates have soared by up to 40% in the July renewal season, reinsurance broker Willis...
Colonial Pipeline Sued for Gas Crisis From Ransomware Attack June 23, 2021 By Christopher Yasiejko Colonial Pipeline Co. was sued by a gas station seeking to represent thousands more over the ransomware attack in May...
Ransomware Gangs Get Paid Off as Officials Struggle for Fix June 22, 2021 By Frank Bajak BOSTON (AP) — If your business falls victim to ransomware and you want simple advice on whether to pay the...
U.S. Water and Power Are Shockingly Vulnerable to Cyberhacks June 15, 2021 By Kartikay Mehrotra When the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power was hacked in 2018, it took a mere six hours. Early...
Pipeline CEO: Ransom Payment Among My ‘Toughest Decisions’ June 9, 2021 By Eric Tucker and Ben Fox WASHINGTON (AP) — The chief executive of the massive fuel pipeline hit by ransomware last month told senators on Tuesday...