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Highway thieves are spoofing GPS to steal millions in data center-bound cargo

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Briefings

Investigators report highway thieves have stolen over $100 million in data center freight since June 2026 by spoofing GPS coordinates and hijacking trucking accounts. The method involves hacking freight broker listings, installing malware to control bids, and using fake driver licenses to bypass security. Tracking spoofing was used in the largest theft to prevent digital monitoring. No specific city or region is identified in the source evidence.

Key points

• Thieves have made away with more than $100 million in data center freight since June 2026.
• Theft occurs via spoofing GPS coordinates and hijacking trucking accounts to bypass security.

Context

NBC News reported findings from industry leaders advising law enforcement on the biggest thefts yet. The method involves hacking freight broker accounts to post fake shipments, which then infects trucking company accounts with malware. This allows thieves to control bids and resell cargo, often using fake driver licenses to avoid detection.

Limitations

The source evidence does not specify a city, region, or country for the thefts. Tracking spoofing was mentioned as a tactic in the largest theft, but no specific date or location details are provided in the available text.

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