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PD Moderator	Message Posted: Dec 11, 2012 1:49:42 PM Ignore PD Report Abuse The Saudi's got hacked. Big time. According to Saudi Aramco, the state run oil company, a cyber attack against its computers back in August damaged some 30,000 computers. The apparent target was bringing down the country's oil and gas production, halting exports of such products from the largest exporter in the world. According to Reuters, the attack on Saudi Aramco — which supplies a tenth of the world’s oil — failed to disrupt production, but was one of the most destructive hacker strikes against a single business. “The main target in this attack was to stop the flow of oil and gas to local and international markets and thank God they were not able to achieve their goals,” Abdullah al-Saadan, Aramco’s vice president for... Visit GasBuddy Blog for full article

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The Saudi's got hacked. Big time. According to Saudi Aramco, the state run oil company, a cyber attack against its computers back in August damaged some 30,000 computers. The apparent target was bringing down the country's oil and gas production, halting exports of such products from the largest exporter in the world.

According to Reuters, the attack on Saudi Aramco — which supplies a tenth of the world’s oil — failed to disrupt production, but was one of the most destructive hacker strikes against a single business.

“The main target in this attack was to stop the flow of oil and gas to local and international markets and thank God they were not able to achieve their goals,” Abdullah al-Saadan, Aramco’s vice president for...

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Robert44 Champion Author Columbus Posts:3,586 Points:1,222,710 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 7:45:54 PM Ignore Robert44 Report Abuse I like follow story on who was doing this and why?
99dakota Champion Author Providence Posts:8,127 Points:2,175,925 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Dec 24, 2012 5:59:12 AM Ignore 99dakota Report Abuse Don't connect industrial computers to the internet.
Gas4Gore Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,431 Points:425,825 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 4:05:05 PM Ignore Gas4Gore Report Abuse Oh no!
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,650 Points:1,612,445 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 5:48:30 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse Donatelo: feel free to be preparing for doomsday. As for me, I look forward to the life after the Mayan Apocalypse rapture. :)
WanderDan All-Star Author Dayton Posts:591 Points:145,360 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 11:38:04 PM Ignore WanderDan Report Abuse not good
Gas4Gore Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,431 Points:425,825 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 5:01:55 PM Ignore Gas4Gore Report Abuse Really.
Donatelo Champion Author Dayton Posts:1,129 Points:295,245 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 1:51:35 PM Ignore Donatelo Report Abuse we depend too much on technology, one day this will change. friday is just 4 days away.
99dakota Champion Author Providence Posts:8,127 Points:2,175,925 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 6:07:45 AM Ignore 99dakota Report Abuse Why were all these computers connected to the internet in the first place?
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,650 Points:1,612,445 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2012 7:52:58 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse 30k is pocket change for Saudia Arabia!
Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:51,356 Points:2,145,350 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2012 2:49:18 AM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse On Dec 12, 2012 4:46:02 PM, gasokie wrote: >yOU have to wonder how we ever moved product in the first place before computers. IBM punchcard machines, before that we didn't have enough product to worry about moving. >Or perhaps, why do we use 'em if we can't secure them. Computers can be perfectly secure. Just don't let them access external networks and verify what comes in is not malware. We had to feed all our code through a firewall machine to make sure it wasn't malware.
SkooterG Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,359 Points:329,335 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2012 2:25:14 AM Ignore SkooterG Report Abuse Iran exacting some hate on their neighbors!
Ray_10589 Champion Author New York Posts:4,961 Points:1,185,910 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2012 12:55:42 AM Ignore Ray_10589 Report Abuse hackers are bad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
gasokie Champion Author Oklahoma Posts:3,450 Points:1,327,140 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 5:46:02 PM Ignore gasokie Report Abuse yOU have to wonder how we ever moved product in the first place before computers. Or perhaps, why do we use 'em if we can't secure them.
myambro Champion Author Sacramento Posts:3,209 Points:1,055,400 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 2:25:21 PM Ignore myambro Report Abuse We're next.
19sheldon43 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,979 Points:843,010 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 2:07:27 PM Ignore 19sheldon43 Report Abuse In a small way, it's our way of backing off OPEC
NotTom Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:5,361 Points:1,387,765 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 2:05:12 PM Ignore NotTom Report Abuse ok
papou Champion Author Tampa Posts:10,894 Points:1,909,035 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 2:02:57 PM Ignore papou Report Abuse crooks with crooks
Cheepo Champion Author Tampa Posts:9,889 Points:3,128,005 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 2:00:24 PM Ignore Cheepo Report Abuse That is an other reason why we need to drill baby drill here and now!!!!!
ItisAJeepThing Champion Author Tucson Posts:19,765 Points:2,153,530 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 2:00:13 PM Ignore ItisAJeepThing Report Abuse Cyber security is important for all.
Settjec Champion Author Little Rock Posts:1,994 Points:690,670 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 1:58:53 PM Ignore Settjec Report Abuse All hackers should be given life sentences.
TXGasPriceSpy Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:7,825 Points:1,475,200 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 1:58:45 PM Ignore TXGasPriceSpy Report Abuse Not again!!
smoketown Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:6,247 Points:1,384,800 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 1:57:09 PM Ignore smoketown Report Abuse Aways some fruitcake messing with stuff.
McMutt Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,154 Points:1,312,265 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 1:55:50 PM Ignore McMutt Report Abuse Not good.
WaWanderer Champion Author Washington Posts:4,354 Points:588,875 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 1:53:32 PM Ignore WaWanderer Report Abuse Cyber warfare is real and must be stopped.
jaccks Champion Author Kansas Posts:1,767 Points:2,171,280 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 1:48:21 PM Ignore jaccks Report Abuse not good
quattro02 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,517 Points:192,445 Joined:Nov 2003	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 1:46:57 PM Ignore quattro02 Report Abuse The conspiracy theorists might suspect Wall Street.
LuckyD43 Champion Author Long Island Posts:32,050 Points:2,170,020 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 1:44:33 PM Ignore LuckyD43 Report Abuse I would say the culprit is either China or Iran.
AcuraTSX Champion Author Ohio Posts:5,509 Points:2,185,055 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 1:40:22 PM Ignore AcuraTSX Report Abuse Hang the hackers.
idigau22 Champion Author Washington Posts:23,422 Points:3,203,935 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 1:37:21 PM Ignore idigau22 Report Abuse Hackers can sure ruin your day! They seem to no end to what they can do!
rocknvox All-Star Author Bakersfield Posts:689 Points:140,500 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 1:37:16 PM Ignore rocknvox Report Abuse 30k? fact check plz.
MightyDude Champion Author Minnesota Posts:10,360 Points:2,650,695 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 1:37:10 PM Ignore MightyDude Report Abuse little more security
bullseye100 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:2,439 Points:586,980 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 1:35:00 PM Ignore bullseye100 Report Abuse They need a better IT guy.
eaglev Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:4,001 Points:937,155 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 1:34:57 PM Ignore eaglev Report Abuse Hackers will attack anyone that has a presence on the net if they are not secure.
Ticoman54 Champion Author Miami Posts:7,051 Points:1,494,495 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 1:33:05 PM Ignore Ticoman54 Report Abuse The hackers should be captured, prosecuted and locked up for life.
theWizK All-Star Author Columbus Posts:776 Points:388,080 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 1:32:29 PM Ignore theWizK Report Abuse Ok
hibsaw Champion Author Mississippi Posts:8,057 Points:1,684,890 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 1:31:20 PM Ignore hibsaw Report Abuse Cyber Wars.
mrselfdestruct Champion Author Arkansas Posts:1,014 Points:170,525 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 1:29:38 PM Ignore mrselfdestruct Report Abuse Dirty tricks...
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:33,085 Points:2,348,435 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 1:27:24 PM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Saudi state oil company hacked leaving 30k computers damaged, the value of very good computer virus software when it's really needed. If they can find out where the attack came from, then they can go on from there. Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, vehicle manufactures Produce and the population ‘Drives’ vehicles with high MPG, are very safe, reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! XII/XXII/MMXII!
NightRider Champion Author Dallas Posts:1,410 Points:77,250 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 1:26:57 PM Ignore NightRider Report Abuse Somehow, I feel this will be tied to increased gas prices in the U.S. since our consumption is down.
Paw5X Champion Author Gary Posts:9,913 Points:2,270,230 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 1:25:46 PM Ignore Paw5X Report Abuse Just something else to raise gas prices.
IMLURCH Champion Author Minnesota Posts:2,199 Points:1,106,105 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 1:23:50 PM Ignore IMLURCH Report Abuse I would look at IRAN as Saudi's said they would help supply the oil lost to countries supplied by IRAN with the oil sanctions against IRAN.
LtRTH Champion Author St. Louis Posts:1,786 Points:586,975 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 1:19:47 PM Ignore LtRTH Report Abuse Iran in on this one? Good bet it is.
jwalkerh Champion Author Louisiana Posts:6,145 Points:1,369,580 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 1:19:35 PM Ignore jwalkerh Report Abuse It could be anyone who needs money...glad they were unsuccessful.
skidsteer85xt Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,667 Points:189,850 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 1:17:42 PM Ignore skidsteer85xt Report Abuse I am definitely glad they did not succeed that's not proper way to handle things.
mikaye Champion Author Cleveland Posts:3,844 Points:867,360 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 1:17:36 PM Ignore mikaye Report Abuse look who profits
Signfool Champion Author Omaha Posts:5,981 Points:1,467,845 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 1:13:09 PM Ignore Signfool Report Abuse I would look to China on this one.
CivicMA Champion Author Boston Posts:1,907 Points:538,020 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 1:12:52 PM Ignore CivicMA Report Abuse I guess the Pony Express got delayed in getting the word out?
ultm8opie Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,206 Points:535,745 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 1:10:44 PM Ignore ultm8opie Report Abuse ok
fire@53 Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:11,843 Points:2,771,250 Joined:May 2003	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 1:09:48 PM Ignore fire@53 Report Abuse Thank goodness this attack failed!
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:34,319 Points:2,374,295 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 1:09:21 PM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse look to iran