Turning Up the Heat: Inside the Attacks on Europe’s Refrigeration System

Unit 42 from Palo Alto Networks has published an analysis of recent cyberattacks specifically targeting refrigeration systems across Europe. The article examines the nature and methods of these attacks against critical infrastructure components. It outlines defense and mitigation strategies for organizations operating refrigeration systems. The targeting of refrigeration infrastructure represents a significant threat to food supply chains, pharmaceutical storage, and industrial cooling systems. The report provides actionable guidance for defenders to protect these operational technology (OT) environments.