FBI, Coast Guard Board Hacked Oil Tankers Approaching U.S. Coast
Federal investigators are examining a cyberattack that reportedly disrupted navigation and propulsion systems on at least one vessel bound for American waters, according to TechCrunch.
The FBI and the U.S. Coast Guard boarded multiple oil tankers as they approached the U.S. coast after their onboard computer networks were found to have been compromised, according to a report from TechCrunch.
The outlet, citing sources familiar with the matter, said federal authorities are investigating how the tankers' networks were breached. In at least one case, the intrusion is reported to have interfered with the vessel's navigation and propulsion systems, raising concerns about the potential risks such disruptions could pose to maritime safety.
TechCrunch reported that the boardings were part of an active federal investigation into the scope and origin of the compromise, though details about the number of vessels affected, the identity of those responsible, or the extent of the disruption were not fully disclosed in the report.
It remains unclear whether the affected tankers were carrying cargo at the time of the incident or whether the cyber intrusion caused any operational incidents beyond the reported interference with navigation and propulsion controls.
Neither the FBI nor the Coast Guard has publicly confirmed details of the investigation. TechCrunch did not name the tankers, their operators, or the flag states under which the vessels were registered.
The incident adds to a growing list of reported cyber intrusions targeting maritime and industrial infrastructure, though the specific findings of the ongoing federal investigation have not yet been made public.
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