Colonial Pipeline Cyberattack Sparks Infrastructure Concerns

The cyberattack on America's largest fuel pipeline -- forcing it to shut for nearly a week -- has raised concerns about the vulnerability of critical infrastructure. Attention is now focused on who should keep organisations safe online, and how to fund those efforts. Colonial Pipeline, which operates the US' largest fuel pipeline, shut down operations for five days following a ransomware attack. Data from cybersecurity firm Check Point Research shows ransomware attacks on US organisations have spiked around 300% in the past nine months.

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