Freezers at supermarkets in several European countries hit by apparent cyberattacks, ruining food
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Last month, similar attacks hit supermarkets in France, causing temperatures to rise in their refrigeration systems. The problems follow a case last month in which attackers remotely took control of refrigeration systems in hundreds of supermarkets across France, sending temperatures soaring. Covered by 18 outlets: 5 lean left, 8 are centre, 3 lean right, 2 are not rated.
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