Hackers infiltrate systems of two US-bound ships, officials say

US authorities boarded two oil tankers bound for the United States after indications that hackers had compromised onboard networks. The FBI and Coast Guard intervention highlights how cyber intrusions can affect navigation, communications, cargo management, or access control even when a ship remains physically seaworthy. Officials had not publicly established the attacker, method, or operational impact, and the investigation was continuing. The incident underscores the need for segmented shipboard systems, secure remote access, timely patching, crew procedures, and information sharing between shipping companies, ports, and government agencies.