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FBI, Coast Guard boarded hacked oil tankers heading towards US coast

FBI and Coast Guard boarded two US-bound oil tankers after hackers, possibly Iran-linked, compromised networks controlling navigation, propulsion, and cargo systems.

The FBI and US Coast Guard boarded two vessels in the Gulf of Mexico between August 21 and 24 after indications the networks of both ships were compromised. One tanker, the 333-meter VL Prosperity capable of carrying over 2 million barrels, was hacked on August 7 while traveling from Egypt, with interference in its speed and fuel systems and loss of communications for more than a day. Hackers reportedly took control of navigation, propulsion, and cargo systems on at least one vessel. US agencies are investigating possible Iranian involvement; no operational disruptions, physical danger, or environmental impacts were reported.

TechCrunch · Security15:44 UTC · 1h agoData breach in the wild 5 sources

Cyberattacks on Two Oil Tankers Prompt Coast Guard, FBI to Board Vessels

US Coast Guard and FBI boarded two oil tankers after cyberattacks disrupted engines, navigation, and communications; suspected Iranian involvement remains unconfirmed.

Two tankers bound for Texas, including the Liberian-flagged VL Prosperity, were boarded by Coast Guard and FBI Cyber Action Team personnel after cyberattacks during their voyages. An August 7 intrusion allegedly reached the engine room, slowing coolant flow, raising engine speed, interfering with fuel delivery, and cutting communications for about 30 hours. Investigators confirmed evidence of a malicious cyber actor but have not attributed the attacks, with Iranian state involvement suspected but unverified. The Coast Guard has conducted 40-50 similar boardings in the past year and recently established an Office of Maritime Cybersecurity Policy.

SecurityWeekupdated 15:44 UTC · 1h agofirst Sep 17, 17:09 UTC · 1d agoExploit / PoC in the wild 5 sources

Coast Guard, FBI board US-bound foreign ships in order to probe for cyberattacks

US Coast Guard and FBI boarded two foreign tankers bound for the US after indications their vessel networks were compromised, investigating possible Iranian involvement.

The Coast Guard and FBI conducted joint offshore security boardings of two commercial ships in the Gulf of Mexico on August 21 and 24 to examine their operational and IT systems following indications both networks were compromised. The vessels reportedly carried oil and natural gas, and one was hacked in the Strait of Gibraltar and lost communications for over 30 hours. No operational disruptions, vessel instability, or environmental impacts have been reported, and authorities are investigating whether Iran or another group exploiting US-Iran tensions was behind the attacks.

CyberScoopupdated 15:44 UTC · 1h agofirst Sep 16, 14:48 UTC · 2d agoData breach in the wild 5 sources

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organization FBI 2 threat actor Iran-backed hackers (suspected) 1 threat actor Iran (suspected, unconfirmed) 1 organization CBS News 1 organization CISA 1 product VL Prosperity 1 vendor FBI 1 vendor Schneider Electric 1 vendor US Coast Guard 1 victim foreign oil and gas tankers 1 threat actor Iran 1 victim VL Prosperity 1

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