The FBI and Coast Guard have boarded oil tankers suspected of being hacked as they approached the US coast. Federal investigators are examining the cyber compromises, one of which interfered with a vessel's navigation and propulsion systems.
Background
Maritime cyberattacks on commercial vessels have risen in recent years, raising concerns about the security of global shipping networks and critical energy infrastructure.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Sep 18, 2026 at 11:44 PM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10