The Colonial Pipeline Was Fine, But It Was Shutdown to Make Sure Its Owner Could Still Get Paid
18th May 2021
The cyber attack that shutdown the Colonial pipeline causing a gas panic and stoking fears of gasoline shortages, didn’t actually shut down the pipeline. It impacted the billing system at the Colonial Pipeline Co., which shut it down because they were worried about how they’d collect payments.
Yes, the fuel-carrying pipeline was shut down last week in order to prevent a company that is entrusted with what should be a public utility from enduring an accounting headache.
I love the smell of conspiracy in the morning.