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Cargo thieves ram security escorts to hijack AI hardware shipments in California — brazen thieves employ PIT maneuver, rear-ending tactics to secure goods for the black market
What happened
Cargo thieves hijacked millions in AI hardware shipments in California using PIT maneuvers, with stolen equipment fetching over US retail prices overseas. This surge in cargo theft losses to $304.6M highlights severe supply chain vulnerabilities for enterprise computing gear.
Impact and signal
High impactImpact score: 92/100
Affected components and suppliers
AI ServersEnterprise ComputingNetworking EquipmentData Center Hardware
NvidiaCelestica
shortagetheftscarcitysupply-chain
Source and time
Source: Tom's Hardware · 8/14/2026 · View original source
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