FBI Issues Urgent Warning on Cyberattacks Targeting Industrial Refrigeration and Cold Chain Systems
The FBI and its U.S. government partners have released an advisory warning about malicious cyber actors actively targeting industrial refrigeration and cold chain systems globally. This alert follows a recent attempted disruption of refrigeration at three French national blood service facilities, which was thwarted by staff response. These critical systems are vital for protecting food and medicine across various sectors, including healthcare, food and agriculture, and other essential industries within the United States. Attackers are exploiting vulnerabilities such as unpatched controllers, internet-exposed systems, and devices still using default manufacturer passwords. The FBI is urging organizations to take immediate mitigation steps to secure these systems against potential cyber threats.
