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“In 2021 federal officials recovered most of the Bitcoin ransom paid by Colonial Pipeline after a ransomware attack shut down the company's computer systems”
The New York Times by Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, Chelsia Rose Marcius, Jill Cowan, Laura Chung, Jacey Fortin, The New York Times, Michael Levenson, Reis Thebault, Neil Vigdor, Claire Moses View original article

Analyzed on 2026-09-19T01:43:06+00:00 · Last updated 2026-09-19

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For example, in 2021, federal officials recovered most of the Bitcoin ransom paid by Colonial Pipeline after a ransomware attack shut down the company’s computer systems, prompting fuel shortages and a spike in gasoline prices.

Extracted from: Nancy Guthrie Live Updates: Man Detained for Questioning Is Released , The New York Times

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The New York Times nytimes.com credibility 0.85 Supports

“For example, in 2021, federal officials recovered most of the Bitcoin ransom paid by Colonial Pipeline after a ransomware attack shut down the company’s computer systems, prompting fuel shortages and a spike in gasoline prices.”

Nancy Guthrie Live Updates: Man Detained for Questioning Is Released

The New York Times nytimes.com credibility 0.85 Supports

“For example, in 2021, federal officials recovered most of the Bitcoin ransom paid by Colonial Pipeline after a ransomware attack shut down the company’s computer systems, prompting fuel shortages and a spike in gasoline prices.”

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Claim ID CLM-52DF9FFB
Slug in-2021-federal-officials-recovered-most-of-the-bitcoin-rans-52df9ffb
Origin nytimes.com
Captured 215 d ago
Velocity 0.0/hr
Bias 0.00
Finance Law Enforcement Cybersecurity