It has left Colonial and the US government scrambling to restart the network in a bid to avoid fuel shortages and drastic, long term price hikes. Experts warn the attack on Colonial Pipeline could exacerbate that upward pressure on prices if it goes unresolved for a period of time. 'This could be the most impactful ransomware attack in history, a cyber disaster turning into a real-world catastrophe,' Andrew Rubin, CEO and co-founder of cybersecurity firm Illumio told NBC News. The fuel pipeline operator said on Sunday it had restarted some smaller lines between fuel terminals and customer delivery points but its main lines remained shut. The FBI on Monday confirmed that DarkSide was responsible for the attack on Colonial Pipeline that has experts fearing widespread gas shortages and significant price hikes.

Source: The Nation May 10, 2021 17:26 UTC