Crooks cook French frozen food aisles
A cyberattack on French supermarkets led to tonnes of fresh food being thrown out. The hackers got in through a smart control system that runs the chilled and frozen food units.
Could hackers shut down smart refrigeration controls like those hit in the French supermarket attack?
Electricians and HVAC/refrigeration techs who install or maintain smart controls on commercial fridges and freezers may see more demand for cybersecurity-aware installs and for secure remote access setups.
Key takeaways
- A cyberattack on French supermarkets caused tonnes of fresh food to be discarded.
- Hackers got in through a smart control system on chilled and frozen food units.
- Connected refrigeration controls can be a cyber risk as well as an equipment risk.
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