In 2024, the shipping industry has faced heightened cyber vulnerabilities, driven by increasing digitalization and automation. However, this growing risk is compounded by insufficient cybersecurity investments across the sector.
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Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Cyberattacks rise in Mexico as cross-border trade grows; California begins construction of second Otay Mesa border port of entry; Yamato Transport launches cross-border trucking service; and Buchanan Capital Partners acquires Texas logistics warehouse.
Cyberattacks rise in Mexico as cross-border trade grows
Mexico has seen a surge in cybercrime, including ransomware,...
The holiday season brings festivities and cheer but also attracts porch pirates — thieves who steal packages from doorsteps.
In 2023, over 120 million packages were stolen across the U.S., and this year alone, package thefts accounted for $12 billion in losses.
With an increase in online shopping, porch piracy is becoming a more prevalent issue.
Thieves often target high-value items like electronics or brand-name products, taking advantage of unattended packages. To protect your deliveries,...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/tis-the-season-for-porch-pirates
WASHINGTON — Vulnerability tests conducted at the U.S. Department of Transportation revealed that employees’ personal information and other sensitive documents are at risk because of ineffective IT safeguards, according to a federal watchdog.
By using publicly available administrator account credentials, auditors at the department’s Office of Inspector General were able to gain unauthorized access to printers used by employees at DOT’s Federal Highway Administration, according to OIG’s report...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/sensitive-dot-documents-found-vulnerable-to-hackers
As the trucking industry continues to become increasingly reliant on software and digital infrastructure, organizations like the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) aim to make application programming interfaces (APIs) more secure.
As any disruptions to the trucking industry have wide-reaching impacts on the economy and present serious national security risks, commercial transportation security concerns are now more vital than ever.
The NMFTA is dedicated to cybersecurity, as...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/addressing-api-security-in-the-trucking-industry
Hello, and welcome to the coolest community in freight! Here you’ll find the latest information on warehouse news, tech developments and all things reefer madness-related. I’m your controller of the thermostat, Mary O’Connell. Thanks for having me!
All thawed outTemperature-controlled supply chains have an unusual ally in the form of the U.S. House of Representatives. Didn’t have that on my 2023 bingo card. A bipartisan bill focused on the supply chain was unanimously...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/running-on-ice-the-government-meets-supply-chain
Estes Express on Tuesday confirmed that it has been the target of a cyberattack.
The Richmond, Virginia-based LTL carrier did not share details about the attack or what areas of the company have been impacted. In a statement posted Tuesday morning on X, formerly known as Twitter, the company said, “… our terminals and drivers are effectively picking up and delivering freight while we work through this event. We’re working as quickly as possible to resolve this issue and return to business as...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/estes-express-confirms-cyberattack
Container terminals are vital nodes in the global supply chain, handling millions of containers every year. However, they also face increasing cyber threats that can disrupt their operations, compromise their data, and damage their reputation. How can container terminals improve their cybersecurity against cyberattacks? Here are some tips to help you protect your terminal from hackers, malware, and ransomware.
Assess Your RisksThe first step to improve your...
https://mfame.guru/here-are-your-six-tips-for-container-terminal-cybersecurity/
Uniwise Offshore signs up for Inmarsat’s Fleet Secure UTM to enhance cyber security standards across its fleet, states Inmarsat.
Comprehensive suite of network security toolsComprehensive suite of network security tools help Uniwise address the threat of cyber-attacks during offshore operations in Gulf of Thailand.
Uniwise Offshore, Thailand’s leading offshore support vessel (OSV) company, is enhancing cyber-security standards across its OSV fleet by adopting technology from Inmarsat, the world...
https://mfame.guru/optimized-cyber-security-standards-from-uniwise-offshore/
New SANS Research Reveals Cyber Attackers are Actively Targeting OT/ICS Environments: Critical Systems are at High Risk and Demand Priority from IT Security
ABS Group-sponsored survey reports 45% of participants estimate threats to their control systems are at high risk with another 15% rating threat as severe/critical
Front-line managers and senior leadership are not aligned on potential risk
(SINGAPORE) – March 7, 2022: ABSG Consulting Inc. (ABS Consulting), a leading global risk management...