Cybercriminals Infiltrate Trucking Systems To Steal High-Value Cargo

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Hackers are infiltrating trucking companies’ systems, hijacking identities, and rerouting high-value shipments to criminal destinations. Cybercriminals pose as brokers, plant malware, and use compromised accounts to secure legitimate freight contracts before diverting cargo. Industry data shows thefts and shipment values surging, especially during rail transport.

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00:00It's Benzinga, bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:02Campbell's Soup Company is investigating a recording in the center of a new Michigan lawsuit, according to CBS News.

00:07The suit accuses executive Martin Ballet of making offensive remarks about Indian workers and calling Campbell's products poor people food.

00:14The suit was filed by former cyber security analyst Robert Garza, who said the comments remained during a November 2024 salary meeting

00:20and claims he was abruptly fired weeks after reporting the incident to his manager.

00:25Campbell said it was unaware of the recording before it aired and placed Ballet on temporary leave.

00:29The company called the alleged remarks unacceptable and denied they reflect the company's food quality.

00:34Garza is seeking compensation for emotional, reputational, and economic harm.

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