UK also affected by cyber-attack which hit European fridges
Businesses in the UK's food supply chain have been impacted by the cyber-attack which hit supermarket fridges and freezers across Europe on Monday.
TL;DR
- A cyber-attack targeting supermarket fridges and freezers in Europe has impacted the UK's food supply chain.
- The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is aware of "a couple of instances" of exploited technology in the UK.
- The British Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) reported some members were "collateral" in the hacks, though no meat was lost.
- The attacks exploited vulnerabilities in remote refrigeration control systems, similar to an earlier incident in France.
- Multiple European countries, including Belgium, Sweden, Ireland, and the Netherlands, reported affected supermarkets.
- Experts warn of the need for investment in secure and updated technology, as outdated systems are easily exploitable, potentially aided by AI.
- UK retailers are investing in cybersecurity and working with the NCSC to secure their systems.