Hackers are working with organised crime groups to steal physical freight, posing as brokers or carriers, deploying malware, and rerouting real-world shipments, according to new research from cybersecurity firm Proofpoint, as reported by data-analytics-id=”inline-link” href=”https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-03/hackers-crime-rings-teaming-up-to-steal-cargo-cyber-firm-says” target=”_blank” data-url=”https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-03/hackers-crime-rings-teaming-up-to-steal-cargo-cyber-firm-says” referrerpolicy=”no-referrer-when-downgrade” data-hl-processed=”none”>Bloomberg. The attackers are targeting freight brokers and trucking carriers with phishing emails and social engineering tactics. These messages often include credential stealers or remote-access malware, allowing hackers to manipulate shipment details once inside a…
