U.S. Agencies Warn Refrigeration Controller Attacks Could Cause Fires and Inventory Losses
Attackers exploit unpatched controllers in European supermarkets, raising temperatures to 50°C and spoiling inventory.
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supermarkets in Europe
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3 articles · newest firstCISA warns critical infrastructure operators to harden cooling systems amid attacks
Agencies urge strong authentication and updates for cooling systems in healthcare, food, and chemicals sectors after European supermarket hacks.
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Second wave of cyberattacks hits supermarket freezers across Europe
Hackers remotely set supermarket freezers to 50 degrees C causing spoilage in stores in multiple European countries including Belgium and Sweden.
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