US Government Partners Urge Hardening Industrial Refrigeration and Cold Chain Monitoring Systems
US agencies warn of cyber threats to industrial refrigeration and cold chain systems.
Multiple US government agencies, including CISA, FBI, HHS, USDA, and DoT, have issued a warning about malicious cyber activity targeting industrial refrigeration and cold chain monitoring systems globally. Threat actors are exploiting vulnerabilities in unpatched or internet-accessible controllers to alter settings, potentially causing inventory loss, equipment hazards, and affecting product safety. The agencies urge organizations to implement strong authentication, keep systems updated, and secure remote access.
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