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Cybersecurity Threats Escalate as Hackers Target Blood Banks and Grocery Store Freezers in Europe

Cybersecurity Threats Escalate as Hackers Target Blood Banks and Grocery Store Freezers in Europe

Hackers target French blood banks
Hackers target French blood banks

Cybercriminals reportedly tried to raise storage temperatures to 110C in the latest attack on refrigeration systems across Europe Hackers targeted refrigeration systems at three French blood...

French blood banks hit by cyberattack days after European freezer hacks
French blood banks hit by cyberattack days after European freezer hacks

The cyberattack on several French blood banks comes after supermarkets across Europe reported their fridges​ and freezers​ were remotely taken over by hackers.

Hackers can hijack grocery store freezers. What about our homes?
Hackers can hijack grocery store freezers. What about our homes?

Large-scale hacks targeting grocery stores in Europe and France's blood banks are renewing concerns about the vulnerabilities of everyday "smart" devices.

Hackers Crank the Heat on Europe’s Supermarket Freezers to Above 120 Degrees
Hackers Crank the Heat on Europe’s Supermarket Freezers to Above 120 Degrees

As more everyday items are plugged into the internet, hackers have a vast new menu of targets to choose from.

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