American manufacturer investigates hacking attacks on refrigerators in European supermarkets
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The American manufacturer Copeland is investigating cyberattacks on refrigerators and freezers in European supermarkets. The company makes refrigeration and freezing systems that are used in stores to keep food cold.
Copeland is a major player in the refrigeration technology market. The equipment in supermarkets is often connected to the internet. As a result, the equipment can be operated and monitored remotely. This also makes the systems more vulnerable to hackers, who try to gain access to computer networks.
The company is now investigating whether refrigerators and freezers have been attacked. It is not yet clear how many supermarkets have been affected or what exact damage has been caused. It is also not known who is behind the attacks.
The case shows how important the security of technical installations in stores is. For supermarkets, good cooling is essential, because fresh products can otherwise spoil. Copeland's investigation will still need to clarify what the consequences are.
Sources: bnr.nl
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