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Hackers exploit refrigeration controllers, NCSC warns of surge in attacks

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Hackers have targeted European supermarkets by exploiting vulnerabilities in internet-connected refrigeration systems, leading to a warning from the UK's NCSC about an increase in such attacks. The number of vulnerabilities discovered has reportedly surged eightfold since Anthropic released its Mythos model, suggesting a potential link between advanced AI model releases and the discovery of security flaws. AI

IMPACT Exploitation of AI-discovered vulnerabilities in IoT devices could lead to widespread disruptions and security risks.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a security incident involving exploited IoT devices and a warning from a cybersecurity agency, not a core AI release or research.

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Hackers exploit refrigeration controllers, NCSC warns of surge in attacks

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    Hackers hit supermarkets across Europe by attacking internet-connected refrigeration controllers, and the UK's NCSC warns of a surge in incidents. Since Anthrop

    Hackers hit supermarkets across Europe by attacking internet-connected refrigeration controllers, and the UK's NCSC warns of a surge in incidents. Since Anthropic released Mythos, vulnerabilities found by big tech have soared eight-fold. https://www. theguardian.com/news/ng-inter…

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