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In reply to the discussion: Colonial Pipeline Reportedly Paid $5M Ransom to Free Data System [View all]3825-87867
(844 posts)For 5 million, they could have had a rather good backup system and better security. But, hey, who cares when you really get down to it?
The company isn't going to lose on this. The "ransom" will be paid by its customers through rate increases (temporary til 2100 A.D., of course) or special fees.
Sounds like a good plan to allow companies to raise prices and set blame elsewhere and in reality, lose nothing.
The Russians didn't screw an American Company, they just stuck it up the asses of the American People. And I wouldn't be surprised if more happens.
Putin moved into 21st Century Warfare while we're still on the beach waiting for supplies that Republicans (R - Russian) claim cost too much.
And the Pipeline Company? Do you think they really care? If they did then they should have had better preparation and while their almighty bottom line is their reason to exist, they WILL get their money back (from us) and then some.
SAPs - Stupid American People