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FBI and CISA warn hackers are targeting industrial refrigeration systems

The joint advisory warns of food spoilage, equipment damage and fire hazards.

Leaked on 06 November 2026

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The FBI and CISA warn that hackers are actively targeting industrial refrigeration and cold-chain monitoring systems, BleepingComputer (@BleepinComputer) reported on November 6. The warning was issued with HHS, USDA and the Department of Transportation.

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"Every organization that depends on refrigeration and monitoring systems should assume it could be a target," said Chris Butera of CISA, as quoted by BleepingComputer. Attackers are exploiting unpatched or internet-exposed temperature controllers.

The FBI and CISA issued the warning in a joint advisory.

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