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Coast Guard and FBI boarded tankers due to cyberattacks. How big is the risk?

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Last month, U.S. Coast Guard personnel and FBI agents boarded two Texas-bound energy tankers following cyberattacks that targeted the vessels while en route to the United States. According to U.S. officials, the coordinated intervention occurred as the ships traveled toward American waters.

The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding cybersecurity vulnerabilities within the maritime and energy transport sectors, prompting questions about the magnitude of cyber risks facing critical infrastructure vessels.

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