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SecurityOctober 23, 2026, 02:30

Outdated fridge firmware caused millions in losses for EU supermarkets

Hundreds of supermarkets across the EU suffered losses in the millions of euros after relying on third parties to manage obsolete OT firmware running their HVAC and refrigeration systems.

Outdated fridge firmware caused millions in losses for EU supermarkets
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