Cyberattacks Target European Supermarket Refrigeration Systems Causing Food Spoilage
A second wave of cyberattacks has targeted supermarket refrigeration systems across Belgium, Ireland, Luxembourg, and Sweden. Hackers reportedly manipulated temperature settings to defrost units, leading to significant food spoilage and inventory losses at major retailers including Ahold Delhaize and Colruyt. Security researchers have traced the vulnerability to internet-connected refrigerators manufactured by Danfoss, which are no longer receiving security updates. This follows a similar incident in France last month and highlights growing vulnerabilities within the global food supply chain due to outdated IoT hardware.
Topics: cyberattack food supply chain IoT security supermarket spoilage
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