|GBNews|
Cyber security authorities have warned retailers after hackers compromised internet-connected supermarket refrigerators and freezers across Europe. The attacks have caused temperature spikes, food spoilage, and in some cases, fires in stores across Ireland, Sweden, Belgium, and Luxembourg.
A previous incident in France saw temperatures raised to 50 degrees Celsius. Investigations into the perpetrators are currently underway.
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“Britain's cyber security chiefs have issued a warning to retailers after hackers seized control of supermarket fridges and freezers across Europe, causing temperatures to soar and food to spoil. Cyber attacks have affected stores in Ireland, Sweden, Belgium and Luxembourg. The latest incident follows a major attack in France last month when hackers remotely raised refrigeration temperatures to as high as 50 degrees Celsius, some causing fires. Authorities are investigating who's responsible amid growing concerns about the vulnerability of internet-connected equipment.”