Cybercriminals are adapting the ransomware playbook to steal freight, using phishing, email compromise, and fraudulent carrier identities to reroute cargo into criminal hands. NMFTA says the transportation sector faces rising cyber-enabled cargo crime, and urges stronger controls, better reporting, and industry-focused guidance through its framework and resources. #NMFTA #VeriskCargoNet #FBIIC3 #USDOT #FMCSA #FreightFraudPreventionHub
Keypoints
- Organized criminals are using cyber techniques to steal freight, not just data.
- Phishing and email compromise often start cyber-enabled cargo crime.
- Attackers reroute shipments by altering load details or using fraudulent carriers.
- Small and midsized fleets are especially vulnerable due to limited security resources.
- NMFTA offers a cargo crime reduction framework, guidebooks, and a prevention hub.