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Europe on alert as cyberattacks lead to spoiled food

It is not clear who is the behind the attacks. A French claim that it was Iran has been denied by Iranian officials.

Europe on alert as cyberattacks lead to spoiled food
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Commercial refrigeration systems have been targeted in a spate of cybersecurity incidents in Europe, causing food safety concerns and a significant amount of food to be thrown away.

The European Commission, the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA), and Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre advised organizations to take immediate action to tackle the issue.

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