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Grand theft AI: Highway thieves are stealing millions in data center gear
Trucking, supply chain and security industry veterans detailed to NBC News how thieves staged dramatic robberies as part of the growing theft of tech equipment.
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Grand theft AI: Highway thieves are stealing millions in data center gear
Trucking, supply chain and security industry veterans detailed to NBC News how thieves staged dramatic robberies as part of the growing theft of tech equipment.
Grand theft AI: Highway thieves are stealing millions in data center gear
Organized criminal groups are executing sophisticated robberies to steal millions of dollars in data center hardware across the United States. In early June, a trailer carrying approximately $13 million worth of computer servers was hijacked while traveling toward Fayetteville, Georgia. Industry experts warn that these organized thefts are escalating as criminals use deceptive tactics to bypass security measures at data centers. This surge in stolen technology directly impacts ordinary consumers by increasing the cost of hardware and raising the price of internet and cloud services. The stolen gear is then resold on the black market, fueling a lucrative crime ring that targets critical infrastructure. Security firms are now upgrading their defenses to stop these high-value heists before they can occur.