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Cyber-attack hits shop freezers in seven European countries
Original: Shop freezers in seven European countries hit by cyber-attack
A cyber-attack has disrupted refrigeration in shops across seven European countries, with freezer temperatures reportedly rising as high as 50C. The incident, reported by BBC News, appears to have affected cooling systems connected to the internet, raising concerns about the vulnerability of retail infrastructure to hacking. Discussions are focused on which systems were targeted and how retailers should secure connected equipment.
Why now: The scale of the disruption, affecting freezers across seven countries at once, highlights growing risks from cyber-attacks on everyday connected infrastructure.
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Evidence
- Shop freezers in seven European countries hit by cyber-attack · BBC News
The temperature of freezers in several shops across Europe reportedly rose to as high as 50C.
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