The FBI warns of rising cyber cargo theft, where attackers hack freight brokers' accounts and dupe carriers; 2025 cargo theft losses in N. America rose 60% YoY
The FBI warns of rising cyber cargo theft, with hackers targeting brokers and carriers. Experts say digital attacks are replacing traditional cargo theft.
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FBI Sounds Alarm as Cyber Cargo Theft Skyrockets 60%
Hackers are ditching crowbars for keyboards, hijacking freight broker accounts to steal cargo at massive scale.
The FBI is warning that cargo theft has gone digital — and it's booming. Attackers are breaking into freight brokers' accounts and tricking carriers into handing over loads. It's a slick operation that swaps physical heists for cyber infiltration.
The numbers are brutal. Cargo theft losses in North America jumped 60% year-over-year in 2025. That's not a blip. That's a trend.
Security experts say digital attacks are now replacing traditional cargo theft methods. Instead of hijacking trucks on highways, criminals compromise broker platforms, redirect shipments, and vanish before anyone notices.
The freight industry sits at a dangerous intersection of legacy systems and high-value goods. Brokers and carriers that haven't hardened their digital defenses are sitting ducks. The FBI's warning is clear: cyber cargo theft isn't emerging anymore. It's here.