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FBI confirms cyberattack on Texas-bound oil tankers; Iran possibly involved.
In August 2026, two oil tankers en route to the U.S. were targeted in a significant cyberattack, prompting a joint investigation by the FBI and the U.S. Coast Guard. The attackers reportedly tampered with vital engine-room systems, reducing cooling flow, increasing engine speed, disabling fuel and engine-oil tanks, and disrupting communications for over a day. While no perpetrators have officially claimed responsibility, Iranian state-affiliated Mehr News Agency suggested the incident may have been a warning from Iran’s 'Resistance Front' to the U.S. and its allies.
Key points
- FBI and Coast Guard boarded U.S.-bound oil tankers after cyberattack signs.
- Iranian state-affiliated media suggests possible involvement in cyberattack.
Sources
- FBI confirms two Texas-bound oil tankers hit by hackers who disabled coms and put the engines into overdrive — and Iran is possibly to blameTechRadar · September 18, 2026
- FBI and Coast Guard boarded US-bound oil tankers after signs the ships were hit with cyberattacksAssociated Press · September 17, 2026
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