Could hackers target Australian supermarket fridges?
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European fridge hacks raise questions about whether Australian supermarkets could face similar cyberattacks.
A cyberattack that disrupted supermarket fridges and freezers across Europe has raised new questions about food security and infrastructure risks. Could Australian supermarkets face a similar threat? A cybersecurity expert explains how the attacks work, why they're concerning and what can be done to stop them.
In this episode:
How hackers allegedly gained control of supermarket refrigeration systems and caused food to spoil.Why recent attacks in Europe are prompting fresh concerns about cyber threats to critical infrastructure.Whether Australian supermarkets could be vulnerable to the same kind of incident.The unanswered question about who might be behind these attacks and what their motive could be.The practical cybersecurity measures experts say could reduce the risk of similar disruptions.
