Iranian hackers suspected in attack on Hyundai Glovis tanker off Texas

The U.S. Coast Guard and FBI are investigating a cyberattack on the VLCC Prosperity, owned by Hyundai Glovis and managed by HMM Ocean Service. The vessel was infected with malware before its voyage, some data was deleted, and it lost communications for about 30 hours before anchoring off Texas.

• FBI and U.S. Coast Guard investigate the attack on tanker VLCC Prosperity
• The vessel lost communications for 30 hours before anchoring off Texas
• Malware deleted some data; the ship underwent a PSC inspection
• U.S. authorities suspect Iran aimed to disrupt maritime routes