A joint statement from the agencies on Wednesday linked these actions to a broader cluster of cyberattacks targeting maritime infrastructure, including various vessels and ports. The operation focused on determining how the computer systems of the oil tankers were compromised and whether the breaches posed a risk to maritime security.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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FBI and Coast Guard Board 2 US Bound Oil Tankers Over Cyber Breaches
Cybersecurity30 days ago
US security personnel intercepted commercial oil ships in the Gulf of Mexico on Aug. 21 and Aug. 24 to inspect for cyber breaches in their operational and information technology systems. The US Coast Guard and FBI targeted two foreign vessels bound for the United States to ensure the integrity of their networks following indications that hackers had gained access to the onboard computers.
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