Ransomware attacks getting more disruptive

The Colonial Pipeline attack is the latest to show that ransomware is increasingly encroaching on everyday life, say Vice. According to many experts it was only a matter of time before an attack like this hit, and millions felt the effects. Rob Lee, CEO of security firm Dragos, commented that “this is the largest impact on the energy system in the United States we've seen from a cyberattack.” In the recent past ransomware has been responsible for compromising services provided by hospitals, police databases, and now energy providers, with governments concerned for their critical infrastructure.