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Hackers alter refrigeration settings, forcing European stores to discard food

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Hackers changed the cooling settings at some European supermarkets, so stores had to throw away fresh produce. Suppliers in the UK also reported attacks.

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What to do

  1. Check whether refrigeration and building control systems can be reached from the internet and restrict access where possible.
  2. Review remote access accounts for refrigeration controls and enable multi-factor authentication.

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