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Hackers have remotely manipulated refrigeration systems at hundreds of French supermarkets, forcing temperatures in fridges and freezers to climb as high as 50 degrees Celsius, spoiling food stock and triggering fires.
Summary
Authorities are investigating the major cyberattack which hit several major retail chains in France and has exposed the risks of internet-connected refrigeration.
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