‘The extortionists will never see this money,’ said the acting U.S. attorney for the Northern District of California.

Asked whether American adversaries have the capability now of shutting down the U.S. power grid, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said: “Yes, they do.”

‘The Biden Administration is taking further action to better secure our nation’s critical infrastructure,’ the Department of Homeland Security said.

The Colonial Pipeline Company thanked the Biden administration for its assistance in responding to a cyberattack.

Colonial Pipeline Company praised the White House for its ‘leadership and collaboration in resolving this matter.’