Posted on 05/11/2021 4:02:19 PM PDT by conservative98
Gas stations from Florida to Virginia have closed their pumps and a state of emergency has been declared by the governor of North Carolina after Colonial Pipeline was forced to shut off the nation's biggest fuel pipeline when it was hacked.
The FBI has confirmed that DarkSide, a Russian hacking outfit made up of ransomware veterans, was responsible for the attack on Colonial Pipeline, which runs from Texas to New Jersey and transports 45 percent of the East Coast's fuel supply.
The 5,500 pipeline shut down five days ago and services are only gradually being restored now. Colonial, which is based in Atlanta, Georgia, has not yet said whether it has already paid or is negotiating a ransom with the hackers.
Colonial said it was working to 'substantially' resume operations by the end of this week but reports of gas shortages are already emerging up and down the East Coast as motorists were spotted lining up in Florida, North Carolina, Georgia and Virginia.
Meanwhile, at least 24 other companies across a range of industries were also reportedly affected by the ransomware attack and Newt Gingrich, the former Speaker of the House, called for military strikes to kill those involved in an 'act of war' against America.
The pipeline supplies nearly half of all the East Coast's fuel needs, including Atlanta's airport - the world's busiest, by passenger traffic. The pipeline also serves 90 U.S. military installations and 26 oil refineries.
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Why do Biden’s eyes look blue in this staged but very relaxed picture but look black when he’s giving his speeches?
Why would they need to shut down the pipeline due to a (faked) cyber attack?
Does the flow require a computer somewhere to be online? Does said computer control the flow of gasoline?
Seems to me that’s a bad way to do business.
Lots of money changing hands right now and the money is the only thing real about any of it.
We’re only on day 111 out of 1461. The communists in Washington Democrat City are just warming up.
I wonder if that FL emergency declaration covers people from getting fined by municipalities when their grass gets over 10 inches tall because there’s no gas for the mower?
Ditto
When I saw “FIB” in the news story, that explained it pretty well!
The unintended consequence of waiving the Jones Act is going to put US Merchant Seaman out of a job. Think of it as the maritime equivalent of the H1B visa mayhem in the Tech industry.
Due to the amphetamines they have him dosed with in an attempt to keep him alert and coherent.
They need him to pretend to be president until January 21, 2023. Then they can install the ho. She will then be able to “run” for two more full terms, since she served less than half of her predecessor’s first term
Imagine ten years of Kamala Harris in the most powerful office on earth, and as commander-in-chief of the US armed forces.
I bet it will be great. Just great. If they pull it off, that is.
This is just a test
Let’s see if his union support cheers.
Good one. And quick.
Hi.
Jo and the Ho need to go.
That’s pretty good, I think I’ll edit my tagline.
5.56mm
You already get a lot from here.
It’s sold at a rip off price from here, marked way up and then sold to you.
I’m in Florida and Gas Buddy app has been down most of the day. I wanted to check prices where we buy gas.
Relax, the FBI is on it. LMFAO.
Totally agree. Sounds like a false flag to me. Those Russian ransomware guys are ruthless. They would not make some milksop statement like oh we’re sorry and won’t do it again. give me a break.
“The government is probably behind all these recent ransomware attacks, this one included. What better way to get money flowing into the coffers, than by telling these ransomed companies to pay the ransom money.”
And what better way to stop evil gas from causing Globull “Climate Change” than empty gas pumps? Alexandria Donkeyface-Cortez is ecstatic!!
“You already get a lot from here.”
A lot of what from where?
They’re probably dilated from all the psychotropic drugs he is being fed to keep him semi-stoned and yet somewhat normal appearing...
Just stay home.....common people don’t need to travel..
De rats are extremely happy.... welcome back to the 70’s for those that missed it all the first time.... only now we won’t be able to fix it with an election since the fraud is bound to continue and the RINOS assist the communist Dems...
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