https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-are-supermarket-freezers-being-hacked-across-europe-and-could-ai-make-it-worseContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-are-supermarket-freezers-being-hacked-across-europe-and-could-ai-make-it-worsehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-are-supermarket-freezers-being-hacked-across-europe-and-could-ai-make-it-worse#u179763Fri, 06 Nov 2026 03:35:20 +0000Hackers are remotely manipulating supermarket refrigeration systems across Europe, raising temperatures to 50C and causing significant food losses. These attacks exploit connected appliances and outdated remote-control technology. Cybersecurity experts warn that AI may increase the frequency of these incidents and make them more difficult to defend against. Recent research indicates a widespread vulnerability, with nearly 13,000 refrigeration controls accessible online across 99 countries, including those in hospitals and farms.Why it mattersThe trend highlights a critical security gap in the