Second Wave of Suspected Cyberattacks Hits Supermarket Freezers in Europe
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Supermarket refrigerators across Europe faced a suspected hacking incident that manipulated temperature controls and spoiled inventory. This marks the second such occurrence within recent weeks targeting refrigeration systems.
Why it matters
Such incidents highlight the risks facing connected operational technology and industrial control systems. Securing these environments prevents physical disruptions and operational downtime.
What to do
- Review security configurations for networked industrial control systems and freezers.
- Restrict remote access to sensitive operational equipment.
- Monitor system logs for unauthorized configuration changes.