US agencies warn of cyber threat to industrial refrigeration
Five US agencies say attackers are exploiting weaknesses in refrigeration controllers worldwide. They urge businesses to secure remote access, update systems and change default passwords.
Five US agencies warned that cyber attackers are targeting industrial refrigeration and cold-chain monitoring systems, including equipment used by grocery stores and healthcare providers. CBS NewsCybersecurity and Infrastructure Security AgencyHelp Net SecurityBleepingComputer
The agencies say attackers could remotely change temperatures or obscure temperature readings, risking spoiled stock, equipment hazards and possible harm to consumers. CBS NewsCybersecurity and Infrastructure Security AgencyHelp Net SecurityBleepingComputer
The warning follows refrigeration incidents reported in Europe. The agencies did not say whether US refrigeration systems had been targeted. CBS NewsCybersecurity and Infrastructure Security AgencySecurity Affairs