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If hackers can take control of a supermarket freezer, how vulnerable is other tech?

If hackers can take control of a supermarket freezer, how vulnerable is other tech?
BBC Technology Monday 02 November 2026, 18:25 UTC 1 min read
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Dozens of shops across European countries have been hit by a cyber-attack affecting their fridges.

Dozens of shops across European countries have been hit by a cyber-attack affecting their fridges.
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