Physical Cargo Theft Gets a Boost From Cybercriminals

The report warns that strategic, cyber-enabled cargo theft has surged across the transport supply chain in the US and Canada, with criminals using phishing, impersonation, business email compromise, compromised remote management systems, GPS spoofing, fake orders, and other fraud to hijack or divert shipments — contributing to an estimated $725M in losses in 2025. Industry and law-enforcement sources urge stronger carrier and driver vetting, secure pickup protocols, in-transit controls, employee training, and IT security to mitigate these organized, transnational schemes.