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Cyberattacks on Two Oil Tankers Prompt Coast Guard, FBI to Board Vessels
SecurityWeek
· September 17, 2026AI summary
The US Coast Guard and FBI have boarded two oil tankers due to cyberattacks. The Coast Guard found evidence of malicious cyber activity on one of the vessels, the VL Prosperity. The origin of the attack on the VL Prosperity has not been attributed to any specific entity, including Iran. The Coast Guard and FBI are investigating the incidents.
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