Cyberattacks on Oil Tankers
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.Reported by 3 of 4 outlets; wording from CBS News.
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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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- 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.
Coverage 8 articles
17 Sep Two U.S.-bound vessels apparently compromised by hackers: officials
The Hindu- 17 Sep Two US-bound vessels apparently compromised by hackers, US officials say
The Straits Times 
17 Sep Coast Guard's cyber command chief says "we need to take action" after tanker hack
CBS News
17 Sep Cyberattacks are a real threat to ports and waterways, Coast Guard official says
CBS News
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- 17 Sep WATCH: Urgent investigation into cyberattacks targeting U.S.-bound oil tankers
ABC News (US) 
17 Sep Video shows Coast Guard, FBI boarding oil vessel suspected of being hacked by Iran
CBS News
17 Sep Coast Guard and FBI boarded tankers due to cyberattacks. How big is the risk?
CBS News
16 Sep Images show Coast Guard, FBI boarding Texas-bound oil tanker after potential cyberattack
CBS News
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