Hackers targeted supermarket refrigeration systems in at least eight European countries, reportedly raising temperatures as high as 50 degrees Celsius and forcing retailers to throw away tons of food. Dozens of stores were affected, with one Belgian branch of Delhaize estimating losses of over €100,000. The attacks exploited known vulnerabilities in Internet-connected cooling controllers, including outdated systems with weak security. The disruption followed a similar attack on French supermarkets in October, raising concerns about the vulnerability of food supply chains. No group claimed responsibility and no ransom demand was reported, leaving the identity of the attackers and their motives unclear. The researchers are also looking at possible cyberattacks on US military freezers, emphasizing the threat's potential range. here.

Hackers targeted supermarket refrigeration systems in at least eight European countries, reportedly raising temperatures as high as 50 degrees Celsius and forcing retailers to throw away tons of food. Dozens of stores were affected, with one Belgian branch of Delhaize estimating losses of over €100,000. The attacks exploited known vulnerabilities in Internet-connected cooling controllers, including outdated systems with weak security. The disruption followed a similar attack on French supermarkets in October, raising concerns about the vulnerability of food supply chains. No group claimed responsibility and no ransom demand was reported, leaving the identity of the attackers and their motives unclear. The researchers are also looking at possible cyberattacks on US military freezers, emphasizing the threat's potential range. here.