Colonial Pipeline Hack Explained by Cyber Expert π
Max Smeets discusses the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack, its breach, and its impact on national security in this brief overview.

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In this short, Max explores the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack, where hackers gained access to the network, significantly impacting national security. While they didn't control the operational aspect of the pipeline, the attack prompted major governmental responses and highlighted how critical infrastructure is a high-priority target for
nation-state cyber groups.
Why does this matter? Because it shows how cyber threats are becoming national security threats β and why governments and businesses need stronger defenses and smarter strategies.
π In this episode of The Great Tech Game Podcast, Max unpacks the attack, the fallout, and what it means for the future of cyber conflict.
Watch the full episode now on our YouTube channel βThe Great Tech Game Podcast:
https://youtu.be/XXSIa5-exTI
nation-state cyber groups.
Why does this matter? Because it shows how cyber threats are becoming national security threats β and why governments and businesses need stronger defenses and smarter strategies.
π In this episode of The Great Tech Game Podcast, Max unpacks the attack, the fallout, and what it means for the future of cyber conflict.
Watch the full episode now on our YouTube channel βThe Great Tech Game Podcast:
https://youtu.be/XXSIa5-exTI
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Aug 26, 2025
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