The grocery sector is increasingly facing cybersecurity threats, leading to incidents such as empty store shelves and malfunctioning cooling equipment. Experts warn that these vulnerabilities in essential services could cause further public instability if security measures are not improved.
Based on reporting by ad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
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