U.S. government warns of ‘ongoing cyber threat’ amid mass-hacks of industrial retail and military freezers

The U.S. government issued a joint statement warning of an “ongoing cyber threat” after mass hacks struck industrial, retail and military freezer systems across the food, transportation and healthcare sectors. The advisory, issued jointly by federal agencies, followed reports of global attacks affecting connected cooling equipment used by businesses and the military. The incidents highlight the growing exposure of internet-connected operational technology, where compromised devices can disrupt supply chains and food storage. Details on the number of affected devices and the identity of the attackers were not immediately specified. Watch for further government guidance and vendor patches as agencies assess the scope of the intrusions.