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U.S. Agencies Warn of Hackers Targeting Industrial Refrigeration to Disrupt Food and Medicine Storage
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Five U.S. agencies including CISA and the FBI have warned that hackers are targeting industrial refrigeration and cold chain systems used in healthcare, food storage, and transport. Attackers exploiting weak credentials, unpatched software, or internet-exposed devices could alter temperatures, damage equipment, or block operators from monitoring conditions. Recommended defenses include network isolation, strong authentication, firmware updates, and removing controllers from direct internet access.