The pipeline, operated by Georgia-based Colonial Pipeline, carries gasoline and other fuel from Texas to the northeastern U.S. On Sunday, Colonial Pipeline said it was actively in the process of restoring some of its IT systems. The average downtime for victims of ransomware attacks is 21 days, according to the firm Coveware, which helps victims respond. Its pipeline system spans more than 5,500 miles, transporting over 100 million gallons a day. AdvertisementThe Justice Department has a new task force dedicated to countering ransomware attacks.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 10, 2021 12:55 UTC