Sep 21, 2026 · 8 min · 8 segments
The Monday Microsegment for the week of September 21. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast. - The FBI and Coast Guard board two hacked oil tankers…
Michael AdjayeGuest
Ken Spencer-BrownHost
Mindy SemlingHostFeng-Ting NguyenOur top story this week, the FBI and Coast Guard boarded two U.S.-bound oil tankers last month.
One of the ships, the VL Prosperity, lost all communication for more than a day.
State media there reported that the intrusion reached the ship's engine room, fuel propulsion, navigation, and cargo systems.
U.S. officials haven't confirmed those claims, and outside experts call them unverified.
U.S. officials say there's been no reports of operational disruptions, vessel instability, danger to crews, or environmental harm.
Officials now say they're watching nearly 20 ships worldwide for the same activity.
Our top story this week, the FBI and Coast Guard boarded two U.S.-bound oil tankers last month.
One of the ships, the VL Prosperity, lost all communication for more than a day.
State media there reported that the intrusion reached the ship's engine room, fuel propulsion, navigation, and cargo systems.
U.S. officials haven't confirmed those claims, and outside experts call them unverified.
U.S. officials say there's been no reports of operational disruptions, vessel instability, danger to crews, or environmental harm.
Officials now say they're watching nearly 20 ships worldwide for the same activity.
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