Cyber-attack on French supermarket freezers has geopolitical context
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An Iranian-linked hack that simply defrosts supermarket freezers is a reminder that geopolitical cyber operations often target mundane infrastructure to send messages. If you run retail or cold-chain operations, treat OT systems — HVAC, refrigeration, building controls — as front-line assets in your security model, not afterthoughts.
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