More European supermarkets are getting their freezers hacked
Supermarket chains across Europe are reporting a series of cyberattacks that remotely manipulate the temperature of connected refrigeration units. These incidents have caused significant food spoilage and raised alarms regarding the security of internet-connected supply chain infrastructure.
Why it matters
The vulnerability of IoT-connected industrial equipment poses a direct threat to food security and highlights the growing risk of cyber-physical attacks on critical infrastructure.
Grocery stores across Europe have been hit by another wave of suspected cyberattacks, reporting sudden changes in the temperatures of their fridges and freezers. Major supermarket chains across Belgium, Sweden, Luxembourg, and Estonia were affected according to local reports shared by Bloomberg and Reuters.
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Suspected Cyberattacks Disrupt Supermarket Refrigeration Systems Across European Countries
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