U.S. agencies are tracking maritime cyber threats involving about 20 ships as part of a larger cluster of attacks on shipping infrastructure. Recent incidents include network compromises on two tankers, a suspected attack on an LNG carrier sailing to Europe, and a cyber incident that halted operations at a major Asian container terminal.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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FBI and Coast Guard Board 2 Foreign Ships Following Maritime Network Breach
Cybersecurity29 days ago
Joint offshore security operations involving the U.S. Coast Guard and FBI took place on Aug 21 and Aug 24 in the Gulf of Mexico. The agencies boarded two foreign commercial vessels to investigate signs that the operational and information technology networks of both ships were compromised before they reached the United States.
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