When Hackers Attack the Freezer: The Hidden Cybersecurity Risk Inside Everyday Machines
Cyberattacks targeting internet-connected supermarket refrigerators across Europe are exposing a new frontier in digital security. Hackers have manipulated refrigeration temperatures, causing food spoilage and financial losses across stores in Sweden, Belgium, France and other countries. The incidents highlight vulnerabilities in the rapidly expanding Internet of Things and operational technology. As everyday infrastructure becomes increasingly connected, cybersecurity is no longer just about protecting data, it is becoming essential to protecting physical systems, supply chains and consumer safety.
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