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Al-Attiyah Foundation Research Series Executive Summary The Colonial Pipeline, the largest refined oil products system in the US, supplying 45% of east coast fuel, was shut down between 7-12th May by a cyberattack for ransom. Operations are now being restored, but there has been a brief spike in gasoline prices, and petrol stations in many east coast states have run out of fuel. While cyberattacks on the energy industry have become increasingly common, this recent attack on the Colonial Pipeline is the most high-profile incident in the US, to date. These cyberattacks may be for criminal (profit), espionage, or sabotage...
