Thread: Hackers
View Single Post
flipper35 flipper35 is offline
Registered
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: SW Cheese Country
Posts: 13,615
Garage
Quote:
Originally Posted by 3rd_gear_Ted View Post
The pipeline and its operational systems were never hacked, the company did a controlled shutdown of the pipeline because their accounting system for how they got paid was hacked. As always, its about the $$$
This. As long as people fall for social engineering there will be issues. As long as companies have weak IT departments there will be issues. As long as people keep paying out for ransomware there will be issues.

What we need to do to prevent these attacks is send Liam Neeson after them.
__________________
Brent
The X15 was the only aircraft I flew where I was glad the engine quit. - Milt Thompson.

"Don't get so caught up in your right to dissent that you forget your obligation to contribute." Mrs. James to her son Chappie.
Old 05-18-2021, 09:04 AM
  Pelican Parts Catalog | Tech Articles | Promos & Specials    Reply With Quote #11 (permalink)