Mayorkas Defends CISA Budget as Cyber Attacks Keep Agency ‘Extraordinarily Busy’
Secretary tells lawmakers he's a "cheerleader" for CISA as Congress members worry whether funding is enough. Keep Reading
Department of Justice Seizes $2.3 Million in Cryptocurrency Paid to the Ransomware Extortionists Darkside
Colonial Pipeline reported to the FBI that its computer network was accessed by an organization named DarkSide and that it had received and paid a ransom demand for approximately 75 bitcoins. Keep Reading
The Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Hackers Had a Secret Weapon: Self-Promoting Cybersecurity Firms
On January 11, antivirus company Bitdefender said it was “happy to announce” a startling breakthrough. It had found a flaw in the ransomware that a gang known as DarkSide was using to freeze computer networks of dozens of businesses in the US and Europe. Keep Reading
The Colonial Pipeline Cyberattack Emphasizes What Americans Want: Government to Prioritize Cybersecurity
New research commissioned by Tanium and conducted by The Harris Poll finds that most Americans want the government to prioritize security. Keep Reading
12 Homeland Security Committee Members Introduce Bipartisan Pipeline Security Legislation
The Pipeline Security Act will reinforce support for the TSA’s pipeline security mission and increase the TSA’s engagement with relevant public and private stakeholders. Keep Reading
DOT Works to Mitigate Potential Impacts of the Colonial Pipeline Disruption
DOT’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) initiated a survey of Jones Act-qualified vessels to begin the process of evaluating what assets are available in the Jones Act fleet to carry petroleum products within the Gulf, and from the Gulf up the Eastern Seaboard. Keep Reading
Colonial Pipeline Cyberattack: What Happened and What’s Next?
Had the attackers gained a foothold in OT systems, they could have caused a more prolonged outage, or potentially physical damage to the pipeline system, that would have led to significant and enduring petroleum shortages in the region. Keep Reading
Colonial Restarts Pipeline Operations After Cyber Attack Pause
Following this restart, it will take several days for the product delivery supply chain to return to normal. Some markets served by Colonial Pipeline may experience, or continue to experience, intermittent service interruptions during the start-up period. Keep Reading
Colonial Pipeline Incident: What Happened and Why It Matters
Over the past year, there has been an observed rise in ransomware attacks on industrial systems. These attacks have not necessarily infected operational networks, but victims, like Colonial, have been compelled to suspend operations as a precautionary measure. Keep Reading
Here’s What We Know About DarkSide Ransomware
With the ransomware incident that shut down a major fuel pipeline in the United States, another well-known variant on the cybercrime underground has been thrust into the international spotlight. Keep Reading
Colonial Pipeline Attack: Lessons Learned for Ransomware Protection
Obviously, detection is key. But the real advantage the defender can have is the immediate ability to take actions across endpoints within the fleet – IT or OT – to stop the spread of malware. Keep Reading
Emergency Waiver Follows Colonial Pipeline Cyber Attack Attributed to Cybercrime Group DarkSide
The Colonial Pipeline Company has been the victim of a cybersecurity attack. The company announced it had learned of the attack on May 7, although it is likely that some data was stolen before systems were taken offline to contain the threat. Keep Reading