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Video shows Coast Guard, FBI boarding oil vessel suspected of being hacked by Iran

The FBI and the Coast Guard are investigating a giant oil tanker on its way to Texas that may have been taken over by a cyberattack.

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The FBI and the Coast Guard are investigating a giant oil tanker traveling toward Texas after authorities suspect it was seized in a cyberattack. Iranian state media reported that hackers had taken control of the ship’s propellers, prompting fears that such vessels could be weaponized. The investigation follows the alleged takeover, with officials examining how the breach occurred and assessing any potential threat to maritime safety.

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