Cyberattacks now target even refrigerators… AI lowers the barrier to entry, threatening food supply too

Cyberattacks are increasingly targeting physical infrastructure and food supply chains, not just personal data, according to Star Kashman, a cyber law expert, who cited suspected attacks on refrigerated and frozen equipment at European supermarkets in a Nov. 3 interview with LiveNow from FOX. Kashman said hackers are beginning to exploit vulnerabilities that affect physical infrastructure, with AI lowering the barrier to entry for attackers. She warned that shared legacy systems and poorly secured equipment across multiple regions can amplify the damage. The risk matters because disruptions to connected cooling equipment could block access to everyday essentials, extending cyber risk from data loss to food availability. What to watch next is whether operators of aging, internet-connected equipment shore up security as AI-driven attacks become more accessible.