Posted on 05/10/2021 9:22:39 AM PDT by dynachrome
Well, can you tell the difference?
I have a 1971 IH pick up with no computers AT ALL.....explain to me how complete conversion to computerized controlling of ANYTHING without old school manual override is allowed?...I refer to my vehicle as a prime example of the K.I.S.S. rule and now with the millions of gallons of various fuels just stopped by a f kin ransom ware group shows the abject stupidity and arrogance of a basic component of our society....Biden and D.C. will do nothing except shrug their shoulders and watch the price simply get gouged....DONT FORGET TO SEND THE FUEL TAX TO the communists sitting illegally in the white house and various agencies!
When was the last time you saw real Justice administered?
"You never want a serious crisis to go to waste." ~Rahm Emanuel
Be careful with that. You may get an invite behind the gym. :-)
“1971 IH pick up”
Nice!
Patriot Act 2.0
I’d like so see a picture of a smoldering hole where the hackers were awaiting their ransom.
Cool. You can put a wood gassifier in it and keep going while the rest of us are sitting still.
The left has been waging economic war agains the energy industry for 60 years now so any reasonable person is now open to the possibility that government agencies are attacking our own energy infrastructure for fun and profit.
Any Southern and East coast folks seen empty pumps or lines at stations yet?
Call me a conspiracy theorist but, I cant help but think this hacking and the reported tanker truck driver shortages are just the media covering this administration for the upcoming gas price explosion.
Heads on pikes for all to see!
https://www.colpipe.com/news/press-releases/media-statement-colonial-pipeline-system-disruption
Company press statements
Sunday, May 9, 5:10 p.m.
On May 7, Colonial Pipeline Company learned it was the victim of a cybersecurity attack and has since determined that the incident involved ransomware. Quickly after learning of the attack, Colonial proactively took certain systems offline to contain the threat. These actions temporarily halted all pipeline operations and affected some of our IT systems, which we are actively in the process of restoring.
Leading, third-party cybersecurity experts were also immediately engaged after discovering the issue and launched an investigation into the nature and scope of this incident. We have remained in contact with law enforcement and other federal agencies, including the Department of Energy who is leading the Federal Government response.
Maintaining the operational security of our pipeline, in addition to safely bringing our systems back online, remain our highest priorities. Over the past 48 hours, Colonial Pipeline personnel have taken additional precautionary measures to help further monitor and protect the safety and security of its pipeline.
The Colonial Pipeline operations team is developing a system restart plan. While our mainlines (Lines 1, 2, 3 and 4) remain offline, some smaller lateral lines between terminals and delivery points are now operational. We are in the process of restoring service to other laterals and will bring our full system back online only when we believe it is safe to do so, and in full compliance with the approval of all federal regulations.
At this time, our primary focus continues to be the safe and efficient restoration of service to our pipeline system, while minimizing disruption to our customers and all those who rely on Colonial Pipeline. We appreciate the patience and outpouring of support we have received from others throughout the industry.
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Saturday, May 8, 12:30 p.m.
On May 7, the Colonial Pipeline Company learned it was the victim of a cybersecurity attack. We have since determined that this incident involves ransomware. In response, we proactively took certain systems offline to contain the threat, which has temporarily halted all pipeline operations, and affected some of our IT systems. Upon learning of the issue, a leading, third-party cybersecurity firm was engaged, and they have launched an investigation into the nature and scope of this incident, which is ongoing. We have contacted law enforcement and other federal agencies.
Colonial Pipeline is taking steps to understand and resolve this issue. At this time, our primary focus is the safe and efficient restoration of our service and our efforts to return to normal operation. This process is already underway, and we are working diligently to address this matter and to minimize disruption to our customers and those who rely on Colonial Pipeline.
So the only question is which Republican Senator is gonna be Jar Jar Binks?
I kid, we all know it will probably be McConnell.
Supposedly supply is good for a week or so, depending on what’s in storage.
Came to power around January?
But the FBI can’t identify or find them.
If true, the FBI is a failure at protecting our national security.
The only thing Gropey Joe Dementia Biden can "take" behind the gym is a runny dump.
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