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FBI, Coast Guard boarded hacked oil tankers heading toward US coast
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Federal authorities have taken decisive action, with the FBI and Coast Guard intercepting multiple oil tankers believed to have been compromised by cyberattacks as they approached the U.S. coastline. Investigations reveal sophisticated network intrusions, critically impacting vessel operations; one incident notably disrupted navigation and propulsion. This proactive intervention underscores the escalating threat of maritime cyberattacks and highlights the federal government's commitment to safeguarding critical infrastructure and ensuring national security.
The feds are said to be investigating the compromise of the tankers' networks, which in one case interfered with one of the tanker's navigation and propulsion systems.
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