That's an interesting take on crypto-currency - not the one you normally hear.

However, i did notice that the cyber-criminals behind the Colonial Gas hack are demanding payment in Bitcoin.

It doesn't appear to be a state-sponsored operation, though it's the kind of target you'd love to be able hit if you were a state.

Also highlights the problem of cyber-attackers being able to operate with impunity. Apparently they advertise/operate on the dark web (whatever that is) as if they were a legit business.

I'm curious how the US is going to handle it - seems they haven't paid yet coz their pipeline is still down - i wonder what their alternatives are?

Edit: Turns out Colonial paid - "just hours after the ransomware attack took place".

If there is war over Taiwan, you can imagine all hell will break lose on the cyber-warfare front with energy supplies being a main target. Better get those solar panels and battery set up!