Cyber Bandits Hijack Cargo: Remote Monitoring Tools Fuel Freight Heists!
Threat actors are targeting freight brokers with malicious emails to deploy RMM tools like ScreenConnect. Their aim? Hijack cargo and make off with the goods like modern-day digital pirates. Proofpoint reports nearly two dozen campaigns since August, each sending up to a thousand messages. It’s cargo theft, but with a high-tech twist!
Hot Take:
Cybercriminals have taken the age-old profession of cargo hijacking and given it a digital facelift. Now, instead of ski masks and crowbars, they’re armed with malicious links and RMM tools. It’s like the Fast and the Furious franchise decided to get tech-savvy! But here’s the kicker: while these hackers are clever enough to impersonate legitimate freight businesses, they’re still sending you emails with typos. Maybe they should spend some of that stolen cargo cash on a proofreader!
Key Points:
- Freight brokers and trucking carriers are under attack by threat actors using RMM tools.
- NetSupport and ScreenConnect have been key tools since January, with increased activity since August.
- The attacks have a global reach, affecting not just North America but also countries like Brazil, India, and Germany.
- Social engineering plays a crucial role, with attackers impersonating legitimate carriers to steal cargo.
- Recommended defenses focus on restricting unapproved RMM tools and monitoring network activity.