"The FBI has described a typical attack scenario where an email sent to a shipping broker appears as a routine business request but contains links to malicious websites. These sites serve malware and remote access tools, giving attackers control over the company's internal systems."
"Attackers abuse trucking load boards by using compromised broker accounts to post fake listings, luring legitimate carriers into downloading malware that grants access to their systems. This manipulation allows hackers to bid on high-value shipments using stolen identities."
"Once the thieves win a contract, they perform an illegal double-brokering maneuver, hiring a different, potentially unsuspecting driver to pick up the goods. The obtained loads are often cross-docked or transloaded, complicating recovery efforts."
The FBI has issued a warning about a rise in cyber-enabled cargo theft, with hackers increasingly targeting brokers and carriers. In 2025, cargo theft losses exceeded $700 million, a 60% increase from 2024. Attackers employ tactics such as phishing emails, malware, and compromised trucking load boards to gain access to internal systems. They manipulate broker accounts to post fake listings, tricking legitimate carriers into downloading malware. Once they secure contracts, they use stolen identities to execute illegal double-brokering, hiring unsuspecting drivers to transport stolen goods.
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