FBI Warns of Cyber-Enabled Cargo Theft Surge Causing $725 Million in Losses

The FBI issued a warning to the transportation and logistics industry about a significant increase in cyber-enabled cargo theft, with estimated financial losses in the United States and Canada reaching nearly $725 million in 2025. The alert highlights the involvement of cybercriminals in facilitating these thefts, though specific technical methods or threat actors were not detailed. The surge in attacks targets cargo shipments, leveraging digital tools to exploit vulnerabilities in supply chain operations. No exact dates for the observed rise in incidents were provided, nor were specific CVE IDs or technical indicators mentioned. The impact includes substantial financial losses and disruptions to logistics networks.