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US Agencies Warn of Cyberattacks on Commercial Refrigeration Systems
The U.S. government encouraged grocery stores, healthcare facilities and other businesses that use commercial refrigeration to tighten
The U.S. government encouraged grocery stores, healthcare facilities and other businesses that use commercial refrigeration to tighten their security measures on Thursday following a series of cyberattacks that remotely changed the temperatures of commercial freezers and fridges across Europe.Five federal agencies issued a joint notice, warning of "ongoing cyber threat activity" that could target refrigeration systems used across healthcare, agriculture, transportation and other U.S. industries.
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US Agencies Warn of Cyberattacks on Commercial Refrigeration Systems
Five US federal agencies warned on Thursday of ongoing cyber threats targeting commercial refrigeration systems. The warning covers systems used in healthcare, agriculture and other industries. The government urged grocery stores, healthcare facilities and other businesses to tighten their security measures. The advisory follows a series of cyberattacks in Europe that remotely changed the temperatures of commercial freezers and fridges. The warning highlights risks to food safety and medical supplies if such systems are compromised.