Here's what to know about another cyberattack on European supermarket fridges
Summary
Supermarkets in at least six European countries reported cyberattacks on refrigeration systems, causing some fridges and freezers to warm and food to spoil. The incidents follow earlier attacks on retailers in France, Belgium and the Netherlands and have raised concerns about outdated, internet-connected controllers.Key Facts
- Supermarkets in Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg, Ireland, Italy and Estonia reported refrigeration problems on Monday.
- A Swedish supermarket said attackers set its fridges and freezers to 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit).
- A butcher in Athens said a refrigeration unit was set to 150 degrees Celsius (302 degrees Fahrenheit), but its meat was not affected.
- The Athens shop needed a technician about two hours to regain control of the refrigeration unit’s temperature settings.
- The Athens business said it and nearby businesses switched off Wi-Fi connections to refrigeration units to limit outside access.
- An earlier incident affected refrigeration systems at retailers and independent stores in France, Belgium and the Netherlands.
- Investigators in France linked problems in the earlier incident to older remote-control modules made by Danfoss and Copeland.
- Connected refrigeration systems let supermarkets monitor temperatures, receive alerts and arrange remote repairs, but internet-connected controllers can create security risks.
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