Hackers increase refrigerator temperatures, spoiling food in hundreds of supermarkets

In a significant cybersecurity incident, hackers attacked the temperature control systems of refrigeration units across hundreds of supermarkets. They adjusted the temperature of refrigerators and freezers to 50 degrees Celsius, an extremely high temperature for food preservation. The incident occurred overnight, preventing supermarkets from detecting and responding in time. As a result, a large quantity of food was completely spoiled, leading to substantial economic losses. Furthermore, the sudden and excessive temperature increase also led to several small fires, exacerbating the situation. Authorities are investigating to identify the hackers and their motives, while advising businesses to enhance their system security. Key points * Hackers increased refrigerator and freezer temperatures to 50°C. * Hundreds of supermarkets were affected overnight. * Caused food spoilage and some fires. Nguồn / Source: VnExpress - Số hóa