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New Wave Of Refrigerator Cyberattacks Roils European Supermarkets: ‘Everything Is Destroyed’

The new wave of apparent supermarket cyberattacks, which heated refrigerators above 120 degrees Fahrenheit and ruined food products, comes weeks after hundreds of French supermarkets were targeted.

New Wave Of Refrigerator Cyberattacks Roils European Supermarkets: ‘Everything Is Destroyed’

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National Cyber Directorate issues warning to Israeli retail chains after European stores hacked

The attacks in Europe saw hackers take control of refrigeration settings at dozens of stores, raising temperatures in refrigerators and freezers.

  • INCD warns Israeli retailers to prepare for cyberattacks on refrigeration systems.
  • European supermarkets hacked, causing food spoilage and equipment damage.
  • Recommendations include isolating systems, changing passwords, and enabling alerts.

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