US Govt Warns of Ransomware Attacks on Pipeline Operations

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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-govt-warns-of-ransomware-attacks-on-pipeline-operations/

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) today alerted organizations across all critical U.S. infrastructure sectors about a recent ransomware attack that affected a natural gas compression facility.
"The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) responded to a cyberattack affecting control and communication assets on the operational technology (OT) network of a natural gas compression facility," the CISA alert says.

"A cyber threat actor used a Spearphishing Link to obtain initial access to the organization’s information technology (IT) network before pivoting to its OT network."

US Govt Warns of Ransomware Attacks on Pipeline Operations

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) today alerted organizations across all critical U.S. infrastructure sectors about a recent ransomware attack that affected a natural gas compression facility.

www.bleepingcomputer.com

 

[Burrito]

I hate it when malware attacks my pipeline.

Thanks Correlate

 

[show-Zi]

We anticipate that such malware will surely be waiting in the future of IoT.
The hardware stays true to the instructions, regardless of the user's right or wrong. I hope that this adjustment can be dealt with using AI technology.

 

[ForgottenSeer 85911]

I hate it when malware attacks my pipeline.

that is when you insert a pig into your pipeline

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after pigging, your pipeline say "ahhh"

 

[Burrito]

that is when you insert a pig into your pipeline

Active Speed Control Pig - For High Velocity Pipelines | Inline Services

The Active Speed Control Pig is designed for safe and effective cleaning of high velocity pipelines without costly interruptions in the flow.

www.inlineservices.com

after pigging, your pipeline say "ahhh"

Thanks... I had no idea.

And I do have a history of involving pigs with the pipeline.

 

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I hate it when malware attacks my pipeline.

Thanks Correlate

Ransom attacks are a really troubling thing
I wonder who will attack Iran or North Korea?

 

[Burrito]

Ransom attacks are a really troubling thing
I wonder who will attack Iran or North Korea?

Maybe Botswana.

 

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Maybe Botswana.

 

[upnorth]

Here's the source Bleepingcomputer forgot to include.

Ransomware Impacting Pipeline Operations | CISA

www.us-cert.gov

 

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DHS says ransomware hit US gas pipeline operator
Operations halted for two days at unnamed US natural gas compression facility.

A ransomware attack has impacted the operations of a US-based natural gas compression facility, according to a security advisory from the US government.

DHS says ransomware hit US gas pipeline operator

Operations halted for two days at unnamed US natural gas compression facility.

www.zdnet.com