Cybercriminals are hacking into surface transportation companies through fake load postings and malicious email campaigns to deploy remote access tools and hijack shipments. These attacks facilitate cargo theft and can significantly disrupt supply chains, often involving organized crime groups in various countries. #Proofpoint #CargoHijacking
Keypoints
- Threat actors target surface transportation firms using compromised load board accounts and fake load postings.
- Attackers deploy remote monitoring and management (RMM) tools like Fleetdeck and LogMeIn Resolve to gain control of systems.
- Malicious emails with URLs are used to infiltrate carriers, freight brokers, and supply chain providers.
- Once access is established, attackers manipulate scheduling systems to divert shipments for cargo theft.
- The involved criminal groups are highly organized and operate across multiple countries, causing billions in losses annually.
Read More: https://www.securityweek.com/transportation-companies-hacked-to-steal-cargo/