According to Protos, hacked supermarket refrigerators across Europe are being placed in defrost mode as part of a cyberattack. The operation affects multiple units in various locations and is expected to result in significant damage to the appliances.
The fridges belong to supermarkets operating in several European countries. Protos reports that the devices have been remotely controlled to initiate defrosting functions, which undermines normal cooling performance and risks spoilage of stored food items.
No details are provided about when the attack began or how many units are involved. Protos states the situation will likely cause millions of euros worth of damage due to spoiled inventory and repair needs.
