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Raising the temperature: Cyber attacks move to physical disruption
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Fusion42 · 4 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
Cyber attacks on supermarket refrigeration systems across multiple European countries have shifted from data theft to physically disrupting operations, causing significant losses and supply chain interruptions. These attacks exploit outdated IoT and operational technology vulnerabilities, highlighting the growing risk of tangible physical damage from cyber threats.
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You face rising risk from cyber attacks targeting physical systems, not just data. Patch or replace your outdated IoT and operational technology urgently to guard against costly operational disruption.
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