NMFTA Whitepapers

This white paper provides an in-depth analysis of the vulnerability, including the background of J2497 technology, seed-key exchange protocols, and prior wireless vulnerabilities such as CVE-2020-14514 and CVE-2022-26131. Learn how the latest exploit, a “reset attack” capable of reducing secure seed-key exchanges to replay attacks, was uncovered through detailed benchtop and field testing methods.

Navigating the Impact of Chinese Infrastructure on U.S. Ports and Supply Chains, examines the risks posed by Chinese technologies integrated into critical U.S. infrastructure, with a focus on ports and the supply chain. It highlights concerns about ZPMC cranes, communication device discoveries, and cyber espionage campaigns like those linked to the Volt Typhoon group. The report explores China's economic and political strategies, emphasizing risks to trucking, IT systems, and supply chain operations. Key mitigation strategies include employee training, advanced technological defenses, and compliance protocols. Ideal for professionals in trucking, logistics, and cybersecurity, this report delivers actionable insights to safeguard critical infrastructure from foreign threats.

As an independent owner operator, your truck isn’t just a vehicle—it’s your business. With cyberthreats growing every day, staying secure has never been more critical. The NMFTA Cybersecurity Best Practices Guidebook is your roadmap to safeguarding your operations, data, and livelihood in 2025 and beyond.

Ransomware remains one of the most relevant cyber threats to commercial enterprises. Within the ransomware ecosystem, threat actors continue to evolve and form new structures to develop malware, identify targets, and carry out attacks. The following white paper highlights one such structure, the Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operation, and dives deep into the unique threats it poses, particularly for the transportation sector.