Cybercriminals versus the Trucking Industry
Digital Highway Robbery Threatens U.S. Trucking
Part 1 of an exclusive 3 Part Series
Advancements in trucking technology have significantly streamlined operations, replacing outdated methods like paper, pen and pay-phone calls with sophisticated tracking systems. However, this shift has opened the door to a new type of threat: digital highway robbery.
Cyberattacks on trucks are on the rise. FBI data reveals an increase in ransomware and phishing attempts aimed at disrupting and disable trucking companies.
Preparing your fleet against cybercriminals is imperative. In this article industry cybersecurity experts and an FBI cyber intelligence analyst emphasize the urgent need to bolster defenses within the industry.
Stay tuned to Wednesday and Friday's newsletters for parts 2 and 3.
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“Cybercrime is not on the decline. It is the FBI’s No. 3 threat to stop. It’s not slowing down. Every time we knock one down, there’s another standing up somewhere else.” - Trina Martin, FBI cyber intelligence analyst
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