Cyberattacks Highlight Risks to Food Industry Operations

A recent cyberattack targeting supermarket refrigeration systems in France is highlighting how cybersecurity incidents can disrupt food operations, cause product losses and create potential food safety risks. The incident comes amid a broader rise in cyberattacks against the food and beverage industry, underscoring the importance of protecting both corporate networks and operational technology (OT), including connected equipment used to monitor and control production and refrigeration.