Colonial Pipeline CEO To Testify To Lawmakers

The transcript discusses a company's response to a major cyberattack, including the decision to pay a ransom to hackers. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has managed to recover most of the ransom and is committed to using all available resources to combat ransomware and other cyber threats. The cyberattack led to a significant fuel shortage, and the DOJ is determined to increase the cost and consequences for those responsible for such attacks.

What was the main topic of the company's representative's expected testimony to the Senate Homeland Security Committee?

• The company's environmental policies

• The company's financial performance

• The company's response to a major cyberattack

• The company's new product launch

What action did the company take after the cyberattack caused a major fuel shortage?

• They shut down operations

• They paid a ransom to the hackers

• They increased fuel prices

• They relocated their headquarters

How much of the ransom was recovered by the Department of Justice?

• Half of it

• None of it

• Most of it

• All of it

Which group was responsible for the cyberattack that led to a fuel shortage?

• Anonymous

• Dark side

• Fancy Bear

• Lizard Squad

What is the DOJ's strategy to combat ransomware and cyber-enabled attacks?

• To ignore minor attacks

• To focus only on domestic threats

• To increase the cost and consequences for attackers

• To negotiate with hackers