Cargo theft hackers have increasingly targeted remote monitoring and tracking tools used in the logistics and transportation sectors to facilitate theft of valuable shipments. These threat actors exploit vulnerabilities in remote monitoring systems to gain unauthorized access, allowing them to track cargo movements in real-time and coordinate theft operations more effectively. The attacks often involve compromising IoT devices and telematics systems that companies rely on for shipment visibility and security. This emerging trend highlights the growing risk of cyber-physical attacks on supply chains, where cybercriminals leverage digital tools to conduct physical thefts. Companies operating in logistics are urged to strengthen their cybersecurity posture by implementing robust access controls, continuous monitoring, and incident response strategies tailored to protect remote monitoring infrastructure. Additionally, collaboration between cybersecurity teams and physical security personnel is critical to mitigate these hybrid threats. This article explores the tactics used by cargo theft hackers, the vulnerabilities exploited in remote monitoring tools, and best practices for securing shipment tracking systems against such sophisticated attacks.
This Cyber News was published on therecord.media. Publication date: Mon, 03 Nov 2025 19:40:20 +0000