You receive an invoice from your regular carrier… something’s off.

Your carrier responds to a legitimate load post… unless it’s fake.

Key Takeaways:
Hackers are impersonating freight brokers and using compromised accounts to post fake shipments.
Remote Monitoring and Management tools disguised as legitimate software are being used to install malware.
Cargo theft losses rose 27% in 2024 and could rise another 22% in 2025.

Imagine this: you see a reliable-looking freight load posted on a load board. You click respond. An email arrives with details about weight, pickup windows, and a setup packet. You open it. What would you do next?

According to a new Proofpoint report, threat actors are using phishing and social engineering to trick brokers and carriers into downloading malware or giving up credentials. Once inside, they manipulate shipment details and reroute freight. ([tomshardware.com](https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/cyber-firm-warns-hackers-are-teaming-up-with-crime-rings-to-hijack-cargo))

This is more than digital theft—it’s physical cargo loss, lost revenue, broken trust, and risk to reputation. Our Managed IT Services, Cybersecurity Solutions, and Automations for Business can help you build defenses that prevent this kind of breach.

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https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/cyber-firm-warns-hackers-are-teaming-up-with-crime-rings-to-hijack-cargo