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Why ransomware attacks are on the rise — and what can be done to stop them

Jul 8, 2021 3:28 PM EDT A slew of disruptive ransomware attacks have rattled the U.S., including the recent massive breach of software company Kaseya, and a reported attempted hack on the Republican National Committee. In the aftermath, both the corporate sector and U.S. government officials are scrambling to address how Congress and individual businesses should handle the growing threat. “We’ve got a moment in time where you can’t ignore it anymore,” said Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., at a June 17 press conference to unveil legislation that would target cybercrime. Graham said cyber threats should be considered part of the nation’s core infrastructure.

Cybersecurity Experts Warn Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack Is No Anomaly

Energy infrastructure experts say fuel shipments should return to normal in Atlanta by this weekend. That’s after a ransomware attack shut down Alpharetta-based Colonial Pipeline’s vital fuel artery last week. University of North Georgia computer science professor Bryson Payne directs UNG’s Center for Cyber Operations Education. He told WABE’s “All Things Considered” producer Lily Oppenheimer that Colonial Pipeline was forced to pay its attackers a ransom called a “double-extortion” attack. The FBI has said the hack was carried out by Darkside, a veteran criminal cyber group with roots in Russia and Eastern Europe. News broke this week that Colonial paid its attackers a ransom of $5 million almost immediately.

Experts: National infrastructure should learn from Colonial Pipeline cyberattack

Experts: National infrastructure should learn from Colonial Pipeline cyberattack Malware expert says high-tech criminals could impact other industries The same advanced hack that caused the gas frenzy could affect water supply or a personal savings account. ATLANTA - Gas supply has been down the past several days and cybersecurity experts say it s not the only industry that could fall victim to this sort of cyber hack. They say the same advanced hack that s caused a gas frenzy could impact the water supply or your personal savings account, without proper protection. We are doing all we can to ensure our employees and agencies are well equipped to respond,  Gov. Brian Kemp said at a news conference Wednesday. He announced a cyber advisory board, acknowledging what s happened to the Colonial Pipeline could happen to some other entity if the state isn t prepared.

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