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Hackers knocked out refrigeration at hundreds of French supermarkets, spoiling food
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Hackers targeted the refrigeration systems of major French supermarket chains, causing significant food spoilage by raising temperatures to 50°C. The attack specifically exploited vulnerabilities in Danfoss-manufactured cooling equipment.
Why it matters
It demonstrates the vulnerability of critical supply chain infrastructure to cyberattacks, posing risks to food security.
Attackers hit Danfoss-made cooling systems at Intermarché, Coopérative U,…
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