Security News > 2021 > May > 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.

According to a report by CNBC, Colonial Pipeline suffered a ransomware attack yesterday that forced them to shut down their entire network to prevent the spread of the malware.

Today, Colonial Pipeline issued a statement confirming the attack and stated that they temporarily shut down their pipeline operations while responding to the attack.

"On May 7, the Colonial Pipeline Company learned it was the victim of a cybersecurity attack. In response, we proactively took certain systems offline to contain the threat, which has temporarily halted all pipeline operations, and affected some of our IT systems."

"Colonial Pipeline continues to dedicate vast resources to restoring pipeline operations quickly and safely. Segments of our pipeline are being brought back online in a stepwise fashion, in compliance with relevant federal regulations and in close consultation with the Department of Energy, which is leading and coordinating the Federal Government's response."

5/8/21: Added possible attribution to DarkSide ransomware5/10/21: FBI confirmed DarkSide ransomware attack and Colonial Pipeline update their statement.

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