Coast Guard and FBI Probe Oil Tanker Hack | Miami News

Coast Guard and FBI swooped in on an oil tanker en route to Texas after suspecting a foreign cyberattack—possibly Iranian-linked—while it crossed the Atlantic. Though no immediate danger or environmental threat has been reported, signs of compromise were found in the ship’s critical systems, which control engines, navigation, and fuel. The vessel, possibly the VL Prosperity, remains under scrutiny as Iran amplifies claims of a major hack that disrupted communications and engine functions for 30 hours. U.S. authorities are withholding blame, but the potential for remote hijacking of massive tankers underscores a growing maritime cybersecurity threat. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/coast-guard-fbi-board-oil-tanker-texas/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/efabcc81305a10b9 Report issues to [email protected].