Cargo Theft on the Rise: Logistics Industry Exposed to Growing Cybersecurity Risks

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Cybersecurity Risks in Logistics

The increasing sophistication of cybercrime has led to a surge in attacks against logistics companies, compromising their operations and causing significant financial losses.

According to researchers, “cybercriminals increasingly target trucking and logistics companies to facilitate cargo theft and payment diversion.” (Source: Researchers’ findings)

Rise of Digital Intrusions

Remote access attacks have been used by attackers to infiltrate logistics operations and steal goods.
Attackers have been using fake shipping job emails and stealthy persistence methods to maintain long-term access to sensitive systems.
Sign-and-Send methods have been employed to deploy stealthier remote access tools like ScreenConnect, Pulseway, and SimpleHelp.
Compromised environments have remained exposed for extended periods, allowing visibility into post-compromise activity, tooling, and decision-making.

Financial Impact

Losses in North America have reached $6.6 billion in 2025, highlighting the devastating impact of cyberattacks on supply chains and generating profits for attackers.

Recommendations for Logistics Companies

Vigilant monitoring for unauthorized remote management tools, suspicious PowerShell activity, and unusual browser telemetry linked to access to financial platforms.
Robust security measures and continuous monitoring and improvement to prevent exploitation of vulnerabilities through legitimate trust mechanisms.