Cargo Theft Cyber Fraud - Logistics Firms Hit via RMM Malware

Cargo theft cyber fraud campaigns are blending classic freight crime with modern intrusion techniques to divert real-world shipments. Cargo theft cyber fraud research from Malwarebytes describes how attackers compromise accounts at carrier and broker companies, then impersonate legitimate logistics brands to bid on and reroute loads. By abusing digital load boards and transport marketplaces, criminals send trucks to unauthorized destinations and steal goods ranging from energy drinks to electronics, with food and beverage products among the most targeted commodities. Cargo theft cyber fraud operators commonly use phishing emails and fake load-board postings to trick carriers into installing remote monitoring and management tools. Because RMM software is legitimate and widely used by IT teams, its presence may not trigger legacy antivirus alerts. Once installed, attackers deploy credential-stealing malware, take over carrier accounts, and quietly change delivery instructions so that shipments arrive at warehouses or lots under their control. Compromised email accounts and social engineering campaigns further amplify their ability to manipulate ongoing shipment negotiations. For organizations in trucking, freight, and logistics, cargo theft cyber fraud represents both an information security and physical security problem. Successful attacks not only steal goods but also create supply chain disruptions, strain customer relationships, and introduce insurance and legal disputes over liability. Defenses must therefore span stronger identity verification for counterparties, RMM governance, and continuous monitoring for unusual routing and delivery changes.