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Oil Tanker En Route to Texas Investigated for Suspected Cyberattack

Oil Tanker En Route to Texas Investigated for Suspected Cyberattack
CBS News

The FBI and Coast Guard are investigating an oil tanker en route to Texas for a suspected cyberattack, with Iranian state media claiming hackers controlled the ship's propellers.

What happened

A giant oil tanker headed to Texas is under investigation by the FBI and the Coast Guard due to suspicions of a cyberattack. The vessel is believed to have been potentially taken over by hackers, with Iranian state media claiming that the hackers had gained control of the ship's propellers.

This incident raises concerns about the potential use of large vessels as weapons if they can be controlled remotely through cyberattacks. The investigation is ongoing, with the Coast Guard and FBI working together to determine the extent of the hacking and its origins.

Sources

CBS News

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