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US Military Boards Tanker Amid Cyber Investigation
16 Sep
Summary
- US military and FBI agents boarded an oil tanker.
- The boarding occurred on August 21 due to a cyberattack.
- The investigation targeted the vessel's compromised network.
US military personnel and FBI agents took action on August 21, boarding a foreign-flagged oil tanker. The vessel was en route to Texas when the boarding occurred.
This intervention was prompted by concerns over a significant cyberattack. Initial indications suggested that the tanker's internal network had been compromised, necessitating immediate investigation by federal agents.
The operation was confirmed by the Coast Guard late Tuesday. Further details regarding the nature of the cyberattack or its impact have not yet been released.
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