Cybersecurity to be Most Pressing Challenge for Fleets in 2025

Cybersecurity is set to be the most pressing challenge for fleets in 2025, according to the 2025 Trucking Cybersecurity Trends Report, published by National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA).

“No one can deny that as technology becomes more enhanced and robust, the landscape of the industry is shifting in ways that demand immediate attention,” said Joe Ohr, COO for NMFTA.

 “Known threat actors are becoming more adept at exploiting vulnerabilities faster and more intelligently than ever before, which has empowered cybercriminals with the opportunity to leverage advanced tools that make phishing, malware creation, and impersonation scams harder to detect and prevent,” says Artie Crawford, director of cybersecurity for NMFTA.

Key takeaways:

• The top trends highlighted in the report include traditional, artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced, and delayed phishing; impacts from AI and machine learning; an increase in zero-trust architecture adoption; cyber-enabled cargo theft; and threats to assets and internet of things (IoT).
• At the top of the list, 2025 will see significant increases in the efficiency and accuracy of phishing attempts, making traditional detection methods less effective.
• AI tools and the advancements expected in 2025 will act as force multipliers for threat actors as they craft increasingly sophisticated and believable phishing campaigns.
• Next year will also see increased utilization of advanced evasive techniques such as delayed phishing to avoid detection by even the most advanced secure email gateways (SEGs) and other email security tools. As a result, the trucking industry will be required to focus on improved detection and response tools and cybersecurity training for employees.