Two oil tankers bound for Texas were boarded by US Coast Guard and FBI personnel after cyberattacks disrupted onboard systems during their voyage. Investigators found evidence of a malicious cyber actor aboard the VL Prosperity and are still determining whether Iran or another state actor was responsible. #VLProsperity #USCoastGuard #FBI #Iran #StraitofGibraltar
Keypoints
- Two Texas-bound oil tankers were boarded after cyber incidents disrupted their voyages.
- The VL Prosperity reportedly had its engine, navigation, cargo, and communications systems affected.
- US officials found evidence of a malicious cyber actor but no sign the tanker was unsafe to operate.
- Investigators have not confirmed whether Iran or another state actor was behind the attacks.
- The case highlights growing maritime risk from aging OT systems, SATCOM, and connected IoT devices.