US agencies warn attackers are targeting refrigeration controllers that protect food and medicine
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What happened
A joint advisory from CISA, the FBI, HHS, USDA and DOT says threat actors are actively targeting refrigeration controllers in grocery stores and cold storage facilities. Attackers may force units into continuous heating and defrost cycles, putting food and medicine at risk. The excerpt does not name specific products or technical indicators.
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What to do
- Read the full joint advisory from the named agencies for their recommended defences.
- Check whether any refrigeration or cold storage controllers you operate could be reached by attackers.
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