Cybersecurity: US authorities warn worldwide of attacks on cooling systems
Cybercriminals can remotely increase the temperature in refrigeration systems. Now US authorities are sounding the alarm - supermarkets and healthcare facilities around the world could be targeted.
The FBI and other US agencies have warned of an ongoing threat of cyberattacks on cooling systems in supermarkets and other critical infrastructure. Cybercriminals are targeting security vulnerabilities in these systems worldwide, posing a risk of temperature manipulation, fire hazards, and equipment damage. The attacks, which have occurred in several European countries including France, Belgium, and Germany, as well as the US, involve hackers remotely raising temperatures in refrigeration systems, causing food spoilage. The EU Commission has convened an emergency meeting to address the issue.
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