Coast Guard and FBI boarded tankers due to cyberattacks. How big is the risk?
Summary
U.S. Coast Guard and FBI agents boarded two oil tankers bound for Texas after cyberattacks disrupted their systems during transit. Officials are investigating who caused the attacks, with Iran mentioned but no official blame assigned yet.Key Facts
- Two energy tankers headed for Texas were hit by cyberattacks while at sea.
- The VL Prosperity, a large crude oil tanker, experienced system disruptions including propulsion and navigation.
- Iranian state media claimed hackers accessed and affected the VL Prosperity's engine and fuel systems.
- U.S. Coast Guard Cyber Command found evidence of malicious cyber activity on the ships.
- Investigators, including the FBI, spent days onboard to check for malware and security weaknesses.
- No danger to the ships’ navigation or safety was reported during the investigation.
- Modern ships use internet-connected systems for critical functions like steering and propulsion.
- Cyberattacks on ships could cause serious problems like blocking waterways or causing pollution.
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