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Cybersecurity: Page 3

How fleets can protect themselves from cyber criminals

The National Motor Freight Traffic Association is at the forefront of the fight against cybercrime in trucking and helping fleets increase their cybersecurity to ensure they don’t become victims of cyber criminals.

September 5, 2025

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NMFTA warns of Chinese components in trucking technology

The trucking industry's expanded digitization increases its potential for cybercrime, and China could be a key threat to the U.S. via technology in transportation.

August 27, 2025

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Using NMFTA's new frameworks to combat cyber threats

As cyber-enabled cargo theft rises, a reactive approach isn't enough. Discover NMFTA's proactive strategies and tools to help fleets strengthen their defenses.

July 8, 2025

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Mitigating cyber-enabled cargo theft

Jurisdiction is a challenge for carriers when reporting strategic cargo theft.

June 20, 2025

Cyber-enabled cargo theft is growing.

Cargo theft mitigations through cybersecurity, operational security and physical security

Solving the cargo crime epidemic demands alignment across three interrelated spheres of responsibility: cybersecurity, operational security, and physical security.

May 28, 2025

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Identity theft leads the way as freight fraud trends upward

Highway's Freight Fraud index shows that impersonation attempts rose monthly in the first quarter from 352 in January to 452 in March.

May 14, 2025

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NMFTA hypes CyberTruck Challenge

This year's CyberTruck Challenge event will include sessions on cellular attack vectors as they are on the rise.

May 12, 2025

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Transportation and shipping reported as second most targeted sector

Trellix's CyberThreat Report shows that transportation and shipping garnered 36% of the advanced persistent threat detections targeting the U.S. in Q1 2025.

May 8, 2025

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Cloud-based TMS platforms improve cyber resilience, AI utilization

Legacy TMS platforms limit companies' abilities to implement AI for better business outcomes and leave companies vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks.

May 5, 2025

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The rising complexity of cargo theft

Cargo crime has evolved into a sophisticated threat ecosystem.

April 23, 2025

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The dangers of Ransomware as a Service

Ransomware is changing from a means of coercion to a money-making venture as Ransomware as a Service enables less sophisticated attackers to enter the cybercriminal space, and trucking companies of all sizes are targets.

April 20, 2025

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NMFTA guides cybersecurity protocols for mid-size fleets

NMFTA releases its Cybersecurity Best Practices Guidebook: Mid-Sized Fleet edition as part of its comprehensive three-part guidebook tailored to fleets of all sizes, from single-unit owner-operators to mid-sized fleets.

April 8, 2025

Are you ready for the next era of cybersecurity and cargo crime prevention?

NMFTA's new Cybersecurity Guidebook for trucking fleets offers practical steps to combat rising cyber threats.

March 27, 2025

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J2497 cybersecurity vulnerability threatens trailer brake systems

There are so many sensors and so much computing power on a truck, you’d think the tractor would be the focus of a cyberattack, but the trailer is more likely to be the initial actual target.

March 20, 2025

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The risks of connected systems in trucking and the greater supply chain

Connectivity and the data to and from trucks and trailers will significantly increase over the next few years.

February 21, 2025

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NMFTA kicks off first-of-its-kind cybersecurity series of resources

Just like any road trip, navigating cybersecurity is easier with a reliable map.

January 31, 2025

Small fleets could be at higher risk of cyber threats

NMFTA webinar highlights cybersecurity best practices for owner operators and small trucking companies.

January 17, 2025

AI and the future of trucking: Opportunity, challenges, and ethical considerations

December 19, 2024

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Democratic sweep of Congress sets up high-stakes battle over trucking regulations

Democratic majorities in the House and Senate will bring heightened oversight to FMCSA and could use the next highway reauthorization bill to push for stricter safety mandates and higher carrier insurance minimums.

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Visibility gives trucking a competitive advantage over rail

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Load One drives efficiency in time-critical freight with in-house AI control tower

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'We cannot hold out long': Surprise Motus reclassification threatens small Illinois flatbedder

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NHTSA proposes driverless trucks be equipped with blue marker lights

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