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France Supermarket Hacks Expose Risks of Internet-Facing Refrigeration Systems

French supermarket chains suffered a damaging cyberattack targeting Danfoss refrigeration systems where attackers were able to raise the temperature on systems and cause food spoilage. The attacks demonstrate that internet-facing operational assets present a formidable risk to organizations if they’re not properly secured. Weak or default passwords, insecure system configurations, or exploits of legacy communication protocols can open the door to access these assets.