Hackers earning millions from hijacked cargo, FBI says
In an advisory this week, FBI officials said cyber actors have spent the last two years breaking into the systems of brokers and carriers — allowing them to pose as victim companies and post fraudulent listings on freight delivery message boards.
Almost $725 million worth of cargo was stolen in the U.S. and Canada last year, much of which was fueled by a new wave of attacks where cybercriminals impersonate companies and steal cargo shipments by rerouting deliveries.
In an advisory this week, FBI officials said cyber actors have spent the last two years breaking into the systems of brokers and carriers — allowing them to pose as victim companies and post fraudulent listings on freight delivery message boards.
The cybercriminals then trick the brokers and carriers to hand over goods after redirecting the packages from their intended destination. Cargo theft losses in 2025 skyrocketed by 60% compared to 2024 and the average value of each theft increased by 36%.
Source: https://therecord.media/hackers-earning-millions-from-hijacked-cargo-fbi
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