Hacker attacks on refrigeration systems in Sicilian supermarkets
(ANSA) - ROME, 02 NOV - Hackers attacked refrigeration systems in Sicilian supermarkets on Monday in the wake of a wave of such attacks across Europe. "Hacker attacks on the refrigeration systems of food display units have occurred at several Coop stores—at least three in Catania and one in Palermo," stated Giuseppe Spadaro, General Manager of the Radenza Group, which operates Coop-branded supermarkets. He added that the attack involved altering temperature settings, causing the units to overheat and the food to spoil. The Postal Police are currently working to determine the origin and…
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