Supermarkets in Europe Bin Food After Cyber-Attack on Freezers
Dozens of supermarkets across seven European countries threw away large amounts of food after a cyber-attack hit their refrigerators and freezers. The attack hit the cooling equipment, and the food could no longer be used. The incident shows how hacking everyday machines can cause real losses for shops and their customers.
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Cyber-attacks on suppliers and shop systems have become a growing problem for retailers, because modern fridges and freezers are often connected to the internet and managed remotely. Food safety rules require shops to discard food that may not have been kept at safe temperatures.
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