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2026-09-16 07:26:08
[US Boards Tanker bound for Texas to Investigate Suspected Foreign Cyberattack] 1. The US Coast Guard confirmed Tuesday night that US military personnel and FBI agents boarded a tanker en route to Texas to investigate a cyberattack. A Coast Guard spokesperson stated that there were indications that the foreign vessel's network system had been compromised by a foreign cyber force, and personnel boarded the ship on August 21 to verify the information. 2. Vessel tracking information shows that the very large crude carrier "VL Prosperity" is currently docked near the coastal town of Galveston, Texas. The Coast Guard stated that the captain, crew, and shore personnel are cooperating with the investigation, and the incident did not cause operational disruption or injuries. The agency also stated that it is actively communicating with port operators, ship owners, and local maritime authorities to ensure uninterrupted port operations. 3. Iran's semi-official Mehr News Agency reported in late August that the "VL Prosperity" experienced a 30-hour communication outage after a cyberattack in the Strait of Gibraltar.
