Investigators are still examining the method of the breach and the identity of the responsible parties. This follows incidents in August where Coast Guard and FBI teams boarded two tankers bound for Texas that were reportedly hacked near Gibraltar, and a separate LNG carrier that diverted its course after its crew detected intruders in the cargo safety systems.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Hackers Breach Propulsion System of US Bound Oil Supertanker
Cybersecurity18 days ago
US officials discovered that cyberattackers infiltrated the digital control systems of a vessel approaching the Texas coast during the summer months. FBI and US Coast Guard investigators found evidence that hackers accessed the propulsion system of the oil supertanker, according to people familiar with the matter. The attackers gained temporary access to the ship's digital systems, an incident that officials say highlights the increasing physical risks of maritime cyberattacks.
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