FBI, Coast Guard boarded hacked oil tankers heading towards US coast

From August 21 to 24, the FBI and US Coast Guard boarded two oil tankers heading to the US after reports of network hacks. Hackers gained control of navigation, propulsion and cargo systems on at least one vessel. The US is investigating possible Iranian involvement.

• Suspected tanker VL Prosperity is 333 m long and holds over 2 million barrels of oil
• Hack occurred August 7 en route from Egypt to the US; vessel lost contact for over 24 hours
• US is investigating possible Iranian involvement in the tanker attacks
• Agencies reported no operational disruptions or environmental damage