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Refrigerated storage room with exposed wires and circuit boards on a unit's control panel.

Hackers Exploit Refrigeration Systems in 700+ Retailers

Cyberattacks on retailers just got a whole lot chillier - literally, as hackers exploited refrigeration systems in over 700 stores, causing food spoilage, fires, and massive losses. By breaching outdated software, attackers remotely cranked up temperatures to as high as 122°F, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake.

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Industrial computer servers and monitoring equipment in a power grid control room with generic computer screens and control…

Malicious Cloud Tenants Target Power Grid with GPU Workloads

Researchers have discovered a new cyber-physical attack, dubbed Bit2Watt, where malicious cloud tenants can harness GPU workloads to modulate power grid frequencies, reaching a staggering 6,000 Hz - far surpassing the mere few hertz of typical household appliances. This technique poses a significant threat to the stability of our power infrastructure.

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