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Hackers remotely defrost supermarket fridges across Europe
Original: Hackers activate automatic defrosting in supermarket fridges across Europe
A large-scale cyberattack has hit supermarket refrigeration systems across Europe, with hackers remotely activating automatic defrost cycles and threatening food stocks. Delivery operations and in-store pricing have also been disrupted by the incident, which has been described as unprecedented for the retail sector. The attack highlights how internet-connected commercial refrigeration equipment can be turned into a cyber weapon.
Why now: A novel cyberattack on supermarket fridges disrupted stores across multiple European countries, raising concerns about vulnerable connected retail infrastructure.
supermarkets in Europerefrigeration systems
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