Fridge Hack Hitting 700 Supermarkets Traced to Poor Security Practices

A cyberattack affecting roughly 700 supermarkets has been linked to poor security practices, according to Ars Technica. The attackers exploited outdated devices that were exposed to the internet. The incident has reportedly cost millions of dollars and has even sparked fires. The article attributes the breach to inadequate security measures rather than a single sophisticated exploit. The report focuses on how basic protections were lacking across the affected retail operations.