Cybercriminals Exploit RMM Tools to Target Trucking Firms and Hijack Freight

Cybercriminals are orchestrating sophisticated attacks against trucking and freight companies in elaborate schemes designed to steal cargo shipments worth millions.

These threat actors are exploiting the digital transformation of the logistics industry, compromising transportation companies to fraudulently bid on legitimate cargo loads before stealing and reselling the goods.

At the center of these operations is the deployment of remote monitoring and management (RMM) tools, which have become the weapon of choice for modern cargo thieves looking to infiltrate supply chain networks.

Cargo theft represents a staggering $34 billion annual loss to businesses, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau.

While cargo theft has plagued the transportation industry for decades—from Old West train robberies to 1960s mobster operations—the criminal enterprise has evolved significantly in the digital age.

Today’s cybercriminals exploit the same technology platforms that companies rely on to move freight efficiently, turning digital tools ...