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Highway Thieves Are Spoofing GPS To Steal Millions In Data Center-Bound Cargo
Highway thieves have stolen over $100 million in data center equipment since June. They employ sophisticated tactics, including hacking freight broker accounts and posting fake shipments to lure trucking companies. Once responders click malicious links, thieves gain account control to bid on real shipments. In some cases, unsuspecting legitimate drivers are hired, while other times fake licenses are used for accomplices. The stolen goods, such as servers, chips, and mining machines, are then resold. GPS tracking has also been spoofed to evade digital monitoring, as seen in a significant theft. Equipment stolen includes valuable copper wire and custom power solutions, with some shipments also containing diverse consumer goods. Experts fear these broader thefts could impact consumers beyond the AI industry. While some stolen items are recovered, significant thefts have resulted in no recovery, and escorting officers have been targeted. These tactics represent a shift from opportunistic theft to a more organized, technology-driven operation.