FBI links cybercriminals to sharp surge in cargo theft attacks

The FBI has issued a warning about a sharp increase in cyber-enabled cargo theft targeting the transportation and logistics industry. Estimated losses in the United States and Canada have reached nearly $725 million in 2025, representing a significant escalation in cybercriminal activity against supply chain operations. The attacks involve cybercriminals using digital methods to facilitate physical cargo theft, highlighting the intersection of cyber and physical crime. This represents a major threat to critical infrastructure and supply chain security.