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Security · Updated 15 Oct, 03:05 am IST

Fridge hack hit 700 supermarkets, caused fires and millions in losses

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Why it matters for readers: It demonstrates how insecure, Internet-connected devices can cause both financial damage and physical harm.

  • About 700 supermarkets were hit by the incident, according to the report.1
  • The attackers exploited outdated refrigeration devices that were exposed to the Internet.1
  • The breaches resulted in millions of dollars in losses and also sparked fires.1

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