FBI and Coast Guard board oil tankers after cyberattacks disrupted navigation systems

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US federal authorities have boarded oil tankers bound for the American coast following confirmed cybersecurity breaches of their onboard networks. The FBI and Coast Guard are jointly investigating the incidents, which involved unauthorized access to the vessels' computer systems. In at least one case, the cyberattack directly interfered with the tanker's navigation and propulsion systems, raising serious safety concerns. The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to determine the origin and full extent of the intrusions.

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