Highway thieves in the US steal more than $100 million worth of data center equipment, according to multiple reports. Coverage says thefts include high-value servers and related hardware shipped to data centers, and investigators link recent cases to organized groups using identity and tracking tricks to reroute freight.
Several outlets describe tactics that combine cyber intrusion with logistics manipulation. Accounts at freight brokerage or shipment-listing websites are reportedly hacked, with fake shipments posted to attract real bids. Some reports also describe using forged driver identifiers and spoofing GPS tracking to interfere with digital monitoring. In some cases, victims may click on malicious links tied to the scam, while other reports suggest real or accomplice drivers ultimately take custody of cargo.
Outlets also differ in the level of detail they provide about where the equipment moves and what specific items are targeted. Some mention incidents in particular states, while others focus on the mechanics of the theft process and the types of equipment named in investigations. All accounts emphasize that losses are substantial and that security practices for shipments are becoming more important.
