FRIDGES and freezers at supermarkets in several countries in Europe were hit by a cyberattack on Monday that raised their temperatures.
It follows a similar attack in France last month that heated refrigeration units to up to 50 degrees Celsius, causing fires and spoiling food.
A similar spate of mysterious freezer malfunctions that spoiled food at military bases across the United States in August is also being treated as a suspected hack, Reuters reported in October.
From refrigerators and heating systems to security cameras and alarm networks, an expanding range of devices once largely mechanical can now be monitored and controlled remotely, creating new opportunities for cybercriminals.
