Battlefield Contract Worker

"Such a heavy remuneration is enough to show the danger of this matter. However, it shouldn't be so simple, right? You are so eager to catch people, and you are offering such a high bounty, except for the organization of the secret society, I'm afraid there are other reasons?" Lin Rui smiled.

Mr. K was silent for a while, "It does. Just a day ago, they used hacking technology to hijack the fuel pipeline transportation management system of an American company.

You know, this kind of modern pipeline operation company will not use people for jobs that can be solved by machines.

In this energy company, important components such as pressure sensors, thermostats and valves in the pipeline are controlled by computers. Including routine inspection of pipelines, it has been handed over to robots.

After being found to be invaded and forced to cut off the control system, it is equivalent to the failure of the fuel pipeline.

This move directly paralyzed the 8,800-kilometer gasoline "artery" on the east coast of the United States, and the capital Washington and 17 eastern states entered a state of emergency.

Meanwhile, gasoline futures also surged to a fresh three-year high.

Until now, the vast majority of pipeline transportation has not been restored. Among the closed systems are the main lines 1, 2, 3 and 4, including those connecting refineries on the Mexican coast to the eastern United States.

The line transports about 2.5 million barrels of gasoline a day, accounting for 45 percent of the U.S. East Coast supply.

U.S. gasoline futures rose more than 3 percent to $2.217 a gallon as of Sunday.

That was the highest since May 2018, while U.S. heating oil futures also jumped to their highest since January 2020. That same day, the president declared a state of emergency in 17 states and Washington, D.C. "

"This is a big event." Lin Rui sighed and said, "The fuel pipeline is related to the monopoly giants of the energy company. No wonder they are willing to pay such a high price. These people are really big enough."

Mr. K replied, "They hacked the largest oil product transportation pipeline network in the United States, forcing more than a dozen states to enter a state of emergency, and even the President personally intervened. These Russian hackers have really played a big game this time."

"Then what is the origin of this so-called dark side organization? Do you have no news at all?" Lin Rui asked.

Mr. K was a little helpless, "Except for the preliminary investigation results of the FBI, which pointed to Russia, the rest of the information is unknown to the outside world. But since the dark side appeared in August last year, it can be said that it has achieved many victories.

They have a separate website with a flamboyant list of cases they've won, which companies they've been extorted from, and how much they've gotten...

But it's more of a cover-up to make them feel immature on purpose. In fact, it is very likely that they are the seventh group of the secret society, or are closely related to the seventh group. We need your help.

Of course, in addition to the considerable bonuses, there is also the possibility of uncovering the disguise of the secret society's most mysterious network organization. In fact, these hacking teams are very much used within the secret society. There's a good chance they know a lot of secrets. "

"I'll think about it." Lin Rui nodded, "So, who are the candidates you've locked down?"

Mr. K pointed to the computer on the table, "You can read it yourself."

"Gorpov, 32 years old." Lin Rui frowned, "That's it?"

"This is the only information we have. We found him through hacking forums on the dark web, and as far as our people know, this person is the main person in charge of the dark side, and no one has ever seen him.

It's also possible that the name is a pseudonym, but we know where he's operating and there's a not-so-clear photo.

All you have to do is find him, catch him, and try to smuggle him out of Russia. "Mr. K whispered.

"On the basis of a vague photo and a fake name, a big living person is to be arrested.

It is no easy task to **** him out of Russia.

If this person is still a member of the secret society, I am afraid it will be even more difficult. "Lin Rui shook his head.

"Yeah. So we need you. I know you guys did a good job in Russia, you have local connections,

And you are acting in a private capacity. So you are the best candidate for this. Mr. K looked at him. "If you can, you can leave this afternoon."

Our people have arranged for you fake identities, air tickets. Go directly to St. Petersburg. "

"It seems that your people have really done a lot of homework, and even we have a clear understanding of what happened in St. Petersburg." Lin Rui nodded.

"You are a contractor for the military, so your background checks are detailed. We just need to ask a little to find out.

Or the old rules this time, we have to reduce any unnecessary associations. Therefore, we will not have any contact with you. If something goes wrong, you will take care of yourself.

But if the matter is done, let us know as soon as possible, and we will try to help you prepare a safe passage for evacuation. ' replied Mr. K.

"I think you are still here to recuperate. We will handle these things ourselves." Lin Rui shook his head~www.wuxiahere.com~ I will take these materials first.

But whether this can be done or not, I have to discuss it with the brothers. "

"Take this phone, it's a one-off phone registered in Russia. Don't arouse suspicion, if you're sure you're going.

Once out of St. Petersburg Airport, you will receive a call. All our communication is done through this phone,

The phone cannot be tracked, tapped or locked. " mr k points to the file bag

Lin Rui picked up the phone and put it in his pocket.

"One more thing." Mr. K looked at him. "This mission has a time limit. It must be completed within ten days, otherwise the bounty will be gone."

"Ten days? That's enough to catch some normal computer nerds.

But if it is from the secret society, are you kidding me for ten days? They are too good at hiding, and there must be protection around. "Lin Rui couldn't help saying.

"It's only ten days. After ten days, things may change." Mr. K replied.

"What changes?" Lin Rui asked.

"Energy companies may not be able to withstand the pressure and pay the ransom. So the so-called bounty payment is probably gone." Mr. K replied.

"Damn it." Lin Rui shook his head, "I suddenly began to think that these energy giants should encounter more of this kind of thing. It's better to be squeezed to the bone."

"There's nothing you can do. So I still think yours should be done as soon as possible. Don't mess with money." Mr. K replied.

"This time, who is our contact person? Just through this phone?" Lin Rui asked while holding the phone.

"Yes, there is no need for you to know more, more information will naturally be sent to your mobile phone.

And I repeat, our people will not contact you except when your mission is over. said Mr. K.