Cybercriminals Hit Freight and Trucking Companies In Cargo Theft Scheme

Proofpoint-tracked criminal campaigns are exploiting load boards, email thread hijacking, and malicious email attachments to install abused Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tools on freight brokers and carriers, enabling remote access used to steal commercial shipments and disrupt supply chains. Recommended mitigations include blocking unauthorized RMM installs, deploying network and endpoint detections, blocking executable email attachments, and targeted security training for logistics staff.