Cargo Theft Goes Digital as Cybercrime Invades the Supply Chain
· Source: pymnts.com
In short
Cybercriminals are exploiting digital vulnerabilities in freight systems to hijack cargo, leading to an estimated $35 billion in annual U.S. losses through orchestrated, tech-enabled theft. Attackers use social engineering and compromised software tools to impersonate carriers, access operational platforms and reroute shipments, turning digital breaches into physical theft. Combating this threat requires a cultural shift in freight security, emphasizing software hardening, human vigilance and industry-wide intelligence sharing.
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Tags: cybersecurity, freight, logistics, cargo-theft, supply-chain, automation