Cyberattacks on Oil Tankers
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U.S. Coast Guard personnel and FBI agents boarded two Texas-bound energy tankers last month after cyberattacks struck the vessels while they were traveling toward the United States, according to U.S. officials.
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Iran's Mehr News Agency reported on Aug. 20 that the VL Prosperity had been attacked on Aug. 7 while transiting through the Strait of Gibraltar.
Citing an unnamed crew member, Mehr alleged hackers breached the engine room, reducing engine cooling flow, increasing engine speed and interfering with fuel systems.
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The U.S. Coast Guard’s cyber command chief has called for urgent action following a recent cyberattack on a South Korean-managed oil tanker bound for Galveston, Texas. The incident is under investigation by the Coast Guard to determine the full impact and extent of the hack. Nicole Sganga provides this report.
Coast Guard's cyber command chief says "we need to take action" after tanker hack →5 articles from CBS News on this storyThe U.S. government is conducting an urgent investigation to determine if Iran was involved in recent cyberattacks that targeted oil tankers bound for the United States. These incidents occurred on September 16, 2026, raising concerns about potential disruptions to energy supply chains and national security.
WATCH: Urgent investigation into cyberattacks targeting U.S.-bound oil tankers →US Coast Guard and FBI personnel boarded two foreign vessels bound for the United States in the Gulf of Mexico on August 21 and August 24 after signs that hackers had compromised their computer networks. The FBI confirmed indications of network compromise but did not specify further details or identify the hackers involved. Corey Ranslem, CEO of maritime security group Dryad Global, identified one ship as the…
Two US-bound vessels apparently compromised by hackers, US officials say →On August 21 and August 24, U.S. Coast Guard and FBI personnel boarded two foreign-flagged vessels bound for the United States in the Gulf of Mexico after indications that their computer networks were compromised by hackers. The Liberian-flagged VL Prosperity was one of the affected ships, with reports suggesting a cyberattack had disrupted its communications and engine systems while it was transiting through the…
Two U.S.-bound vessels apparently compromised by hackers: officials →Analysis
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- 16 Sep
Coast Guard personnel and FBI agents boarded a Texas-bound commercial oil tanker last month in the Atlantic after finding the ship's network may have been compromised by a foreign actor, the Coast Guard said Tuesday.
- 17 Sep
Iran's Mehr News Agency reported on Aug. 20 that the VL Prosperity had been attacked on Aug. 7 while transiting through the Strait of Gibraltar.
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17 Sep Two U.S.-bound vessels apparently compromised by hackers: officialsOn August 21 and August 24, U.S. Coast Guard and FBI personnel boarded two foreign-flagged vessels bound for the United States in the Gulf of Mexico after indications that their computer networks were compromised by hackers. The Liberian-flagged VL Prosperity was one of the affected ships, with reports suggesting a cyberattack had disrupted its communications and engine systems while it was transiting through the…The Hindu- 17 Sep Two US-bound vessels apparently compromised by hackers, US officials sayUS Coast Guard and FBI personnel boarded two foreign vessels bound for the United States in the Gulf of Mexico on August 21 and August 24 after signs that hackers had compromised their computer networks. The FBI confirmed indications of network compromise but did not specify further details or identify the hackers involved. Corey Ranslem, CEO of maritime security group Dryad Global, identified one ship as the…The Straits Times
17 Sep Coast Guard's cyber command chief says "we need to take action" after tanker hackThe U.S. Coast Guard’s cyber command chief has called for urgent action following a recent cyberattack on a South Korean-managed oil tanker bound for Galveston, Texas. The incident is under investigation by the Coast Guard to determine the full impact and extent of the hack. Nicole Sganga provides this report.CBS News
17 Sep Cyberattacks are a real threat to ports and waterways, Coast Guard official saysA Coast Guard official warns that cyberattacks pose a significant risk to ports and waterways in the United States. The country is currently investigating two recent cyberattacks on energy tankers, aiming to establish if Iran was responsible for these incidents. CBS News reporter Nicole Sganga provides details on this security concern.CBS News- 17 Sep WATCH: Urgent investigation into cyberattacks targeting U.S.-bound oil tankersThe U.S. government is conducting an urgent investigation to determine if Iran was involved in recent cyberattacks that targeted oil tankers bound for the United States. These incidents occurred on September 16, 2026, raising concerns about potential disruptions to energy supply chains and national security.ABC News (US)
17 Sep Video shows Coast Guard, FBI boarding oil vessel suspected of being hacked by IranCoast Guard and FBI agents boarded an oil tanker near Texas to investigate suspicions that it was hacked by Iran, potentially allowing remote control over its propulsion systems. Iranian state media reported that hackers gained control of the ship’s propellers, raising concerns about the possible weaponization of such vessels. Nicole Sganga provides this report.CBS News
17 Sep Coast Guard and FBI boarded tankers due to cyberattacks. How big is the risk?Coast Guard personnel and FBI agents boarded two tankers last month in response to cyberattacks while the vessels were en route to Texas. The VL Prosperity, a Liberian-flagged crude oil tanker measuring 1,093 feet, was one of the affected ships, experiencing disruptions that reportedly knocked out communications for 30 hours. U.S. officials are investigating whether Iran or another foreign adversary is responsible…CBS News
16 Sep Images show Coast Guard, FBI boarding Texas-bound oil tanker after potential cyberattackCoast Guard personnel and FBI agents recently boarded an oil tanker heading to Texas in the Atlantic Ocean after discovering potential cyber activity from a foreign entity on the ship’s network, according to a statement released Tuesday by the Coast Guard. CBS News reporter Nicole Sganga covers this incident.CBS News
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