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Ars Technica Security
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October 14, 2026 at 21:35 UTC
Fridge hack costing millions and sparking fires stemmed from poor security
By Dan Goodin
AI Summary
A cyberattack on internet-exposed, unpatched Danfoss and Copeland/Dixell refrigeration controllers forced freezer units across roughly 700 French supermarkets to heat to 50°C (120°F) overnight, causing millions in food spoilage losses and triggering fires in some cases. The incident underscores the critical risk of OT devices managed by third parties running outdated firmware with direct internet exposure — a pattern common across European retail infrastructure.
Relevance score: 82.0/100
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