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

TechCrunch·September 18, 2026·1 min read
FBI, Coast Guard boarded hacked oil tankers heading towards US coast

The FBI and Coast Guard boarded hacked oil tankers heading toward the US coast, investigating compromises of their networks. In one case, hackers interfered with a tanker's navigation and propulsion systems. The incident raises concerns about maritime cyberattacks and their potential to disrupt global shipping and safety.

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