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Hacked supermarket cooling systems spark fires in Germany

Original: Tja , da haben wohl ein paar Leute die IT-Sicherheit vernachlässigt. Kühlsoftware gehackt – Feuer brechen aus Hitzeattac

Supermarket cooling software has been hacked, with attackers allegedly triggering heat attacks that started fires and caused major damage. Commenters are faulting neglected IT security at the affected retailers, and the case is fueling debate about how vulnerable critical refrigeration infrastructure in stores is to remote attacks.

Why now: The unusual hacking method that turned cooling systems into fire hazards has shocked people and raised questions about poor IT security in retail infrastructure.

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