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Welcome to the DarkSide: Avoiding another Colonial Pipeline attack
The recent US midstream hack showcases the importance of building a robust cybersecurity foundation
The recent cyber-attack on Colonial Pipeline in the US was a jarring wake-up call. The knowledge that a cyber ransom can shut down operations for almost a week has leaders across the public and private sector fundamentally rethinking cybersecurity. Not long after the initial threat, the FBI announced that the cybercriminal organisation DarkSide was behind the attack. Until that point, few people had heard of them—and that is the way they like it. But taking a closer look at this group can give us insights into why hackers attack, how they operate and what you should do to protect your organisation. Business is booming DarkSide released a statement in response to the attack stating, “our goa
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