Cyberattacks on refrigeration systems in Europe; National Cyber Directorate warns Israel's food chains

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The National Cyber Directorate published a warning to retail chains, food companies and logistics centers in Israel, requiring them to immediately check refrigeration and control systems connected to the internet. The warning was issued following a wave of attacks in Europe, in which hackers took over refrigeration systems in dozens of supermarkets in Sweden and Belgium and raised temperatures up to 55 degrees Celsius, according to Calcalist.

According to Globes, experts estimate that the attacks in Israel may have been among the first of their kind. According to Ahold Delhaize, which operates supermarkets in Europe and the US, the company expects a revenue hit of up to 250 million euros following a cyberattack last month.