Cyber Heists Hijack Freight: The New Face of Cargo Theft in 2025
Cargo theft has gone digital! The National Motor Freight Traffic Association warns that sophisticated cyber-enabled heists are the new norm. Hackers use social engineering and AI to swipe shipments, costing the US economy up to $35 billion annually. Time to lock the digital doors, folks!
Hot Take:
Who knew robbing a truck could be as tech-savvy as a Silicon Valley startup? Forget ski masks and getaway drivers; these modern-day Ocean’s Eleven wannabes are packing keyboards and malware. It’s cybercrime meets NASCAR, with hackers racing to steal cargo faster than you can say “reboot.”
Key Points:
- Cyber-enabled cargo theft is replacing traditional heists.
- Over 700 cargo thefts were recorded in Q3 2025, valued over $111 million.
- Hackers use ransomware, social engineering, and AI for cargo crimes.
- Cybercrime costs the US economy up to $35 billion annually.
- Training and awareness are reducing successful social-engineering incidents.
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