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Are Freezers Being Hacked? Europe and the U.S. Military Are Investigating.

New York Times — Tech · · International · Data Breaches

A wave of disruptions at grocery stores, which some officials blame on cyberattacks, highlights the vulnerability of supply chains. Shops across Europe were affected again on Monday.

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Shop fridges and freezers across Europe hit by fresh suspected cyber-attack

Supermarket chains in at least seven European countries reported overnight surges in refrigerator and freezer temperatures, with some units reaching 50°C, in what several retailers confirmed was a cyber-attack. The incident follows a similar hack last month that caused millions of euros in damage to French stores.

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