A heavy cyberattack recently struck major retail chains in France. Hackers managed to remotely trigger the defrost cycle of refrigeration systems across hundreds of stores. The action shut down fridges and freezers, forcing supermarkets to discard tons of fresh and frozen food, causing estimated financial damages of millions of euros.

The breach exploited a vulnerability in third-party remote management software. This event highlights how the increasing digitalization of industrial infrastructure exposes plants and machinery to increasingly real and devastating cyber risks. Protecting interconnected systems is no longer just an IT issue, but an essential component of operational safety.

ECM is ready to support manufacturers on their cybersecurity and compliance journey for digital products. Contact us today!