Supermarket Freezers in Belgium and Sweden Hit by Cyber-Attack
Supermarket freezers in Belgium and Sweden have been hit by a suspected cyber-attack. One store in Sweden says its freezer temperatures were set to 50 C (122F). The incident has renewed concerns about everyday internet-connected devices being hacked.
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Context: Many shops now run freezers and cooling units through internet-connected control systems, so a hacker may be able to change settings remotely. Food safety depends on keeping cold storage stable, which makes such attacks a risk to stock and shoppers.
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