Cargo Crime Craze: Cybercriminals Hijack Freight with Digital Deception!
Cybercriminals are back in style, reviving old-school cargo heists with a digital twist. Proofpoint researchers reveal how these crooks are teaming up with organized crime groups to swipe goods in transit. By hacking broker load boards, they lure logistics companies into bidding on fake loads, only to redirect shipments their way.
Hot Take:
Who knew that the art of stealing cargo would be resurrected with such flair! Cybercriminals are back, channeling their inner 19th-century bandits, but with a 21st-century twist. From train carriages to digital platforms, these modern-day pirates are proving that the more things change, the more they stay the same. Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of stolen goods!
Key Points:
- Cybercriminals are teaming up with organized crime groups to steal goods from freight companies.
- Attacks start by infiltrating broker load boards with fake shipping loads.
- Once access is gained, they use legitimate remote monitoring tools to further their schemes.
- Goods stolen range from energy drinks to electronics, indicating no specific target preference.
- Cargo thefts have led to significant financial losses, with $111.88 million in goods stolen in Q3 2025 alone.
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