FBI says hackers are making millions from stolen cargo - losses 'surged' to nearly $725 million in 2025
The FBI reported that cybercriminals stole nearly $725 million in cargo from the US and Canada in 2025, marking a 60% increase from the previous year. These 'cyber-enabled strategic cargo thefts' involve hacking, phishing, and impersonation to reroute high-value shipments. The rise in digital supply chain systems has expanded vulnerabilities, allowing criminals to exploit weak security practices.
- ▪Cargo theft incidents rose by 18% in 2025, with the average value per theft reaching $273,990.
- ▪Hackers use phishing and fake login pages to gain access, then install remote tools to manipulate shipment logistics.
- ▪The stolen cargo is often used to fund other criminal activities such as drug trafficking and money laundering.
- ▪Shipping, freight brokerage, delivery, and insurance firms are all vulnerable to these hybrid cyber-physical attacks.
- ▪Many victims do not discover the theft until shipments go missing due to the digital nature of modern supply chains.
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Pro Security FBI says hackers are making millions from stolen cargo - losses 'surged' to nearly $725 million in 2025 News By Craig Hale published 1 May 2026 US and Canada lose $725 million to shipping thefts in 2025, FBI says When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Photo by Rodrigo Abreu on Unsplash) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Incidents rose 18% and theft value rose 36% in 2025FBI warns of "cyber-enabled strategic cargo thefts"Basic security hygiene already goes some way to preventing attacksThe FBI has warned cybercriminals are…
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