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Reports: Colonial Pipeline Paid Ransom To DarkSide Hackers

Reports: Colonial Pipeline Paid Ransom To DarkSide Hackers

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Social Studies

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After a cyberattack, reports indicate the company paid nearly $5 million to the Dark Side ransomware group, despite initial claims to the contrary. The FBI confirmed Dark Side's involvement. The White House declined to comment but reiterated the FBI's stance against paying ransoms, as it encourages further attacks.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reported amount paid by the company to the ransomware group?

$1 million

$3 million

$5 million

$10 million

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group did the FBI confirm as responsible for the cyberattack?

Dark Web

Dark Side

Black Hat

Cyber Ghost

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did initial reports suggest about the ransom payment?

It was not paid

It was paid in cryptocurrency

It was paid in installments

It was paid immediately

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the White House's response to the ransom payment reports?

They supported the payment

They confirmed the payment

They declined to comment

They denied the payment

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the FBI advise against paying ransoms?

It is ineffective

It is too expensive

It incentivizes further attacks

It is illegal

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