Warning to Israel's Food Chains After Cyberattacks in Europe
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The National Cyber Directorate is once again warning Israel's food chains. The warning follows cyberattacks that hit refrigeration systems in supermarkets across Europe. The Directorate is asking the chains to immediately check their systems and make sure they are protected.
Cyberattacks are attacks on computers and networks, and they can cause serious damage. In the cases that occurred in Europe, the attacks hit the systems that keep food cold. When a refrigeration system does not work properly, food can spoil. For this reason, the issue is important both for consumers and for companies that sell food.
According to the report, the chains were asked to check their refrigeration systems immediately. The check includes reviewing access to computer systems, the updates that have been installed, and the protective measures in place. The goal is to identify weaknesses before an attacker exploits them.
The warning shows how important it is to protect civilian infrastructure. Refrigeration, communications, and energy systems all serve everyday life, and damage to them could affect many people. Meanwhile, no further details have been published about the scope of the attacks in Europe or the identity of the attackers.
Sources: מעריב
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