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Cyber attack shut down largest oil pipeline in the US.

Just a FYI.

“Colonial Pipeline fell victim to a cybersecurity attack on Friday that involved ransomware, forcing it to temporarily shut down all pipeline operations.

  • Colonial transports nearly half of the East Coast’s fuel supply through a system that spans over 5,500 miles between Texas and New Jersey.

  • The pipeline transports gasoline, diesel, home heating oil and jet fuel. It also supplies the military.

  • Colonial said it has contacted law enforcement and other federal agencies and is working to restore service.

  • President Joe Biden was briefed on the incident Saturday morning, according to the White House.”

Source.

It gets better: Enbridge warns that Line 5 might gets shut down this coming week. Source. Crazy times. 50% of Ontario’s fuel supply comes from Line 5.

Out.

JP