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Fridge hack costing millions and sparking fires stemmed from poor security
Incident hitting 700 supermarkets exploited outdated devices exposed to the Internet.
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A mass hack of refrigeration systems at roughly 700 French supermarkets caused the units to malfunction, leading to widespread spoilage of perishable goods and, in some instances, fires. The intrusion exploited outdated devices that were exposed to the Internet. The incident highlights that basic cybersecurity measures could have prevented the breach.
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