Cybercriminals Unite: Hackers Target Freight Firms to Hijack Cargo Shipments

Hackers are targeting trucking and freight companies to steal cargo shipments, potentially costing businesses and consumers billions, as revealed by cybersecurity firm Proofpoint, Inc.

• According to Proofpoint, Inc., a surge in cargo theft schemes involves hackers collaborating with organized crime to infiltrate logistics networks of trucking carriers and brokers.
• The ongoing attacks utilize remote desktop software to compromise systems, allowing hackers to orchestrate thefts that impact the entire supply chain.
• This rise in cybercrime threatens truck drivers and freight firms, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced computer security measures to protect against such coordinated theft.