🚨618 Unpatched Danfoss Devices Still Exposed to Web Attacks

Hundreds of French supermarkets hit by cyberattacks on refrigeration

Security researchers warned about exploitable vulnerabilities in Danfoss refrigeration controllers months before cyberattacks disrupted hundreds of French supermarkets. The compromised devices were accessible over the internet, with many running outdated firmware. This is a critical issue for food and agriculture sectors, as unpatched devices can serve as major entry points for digital attackers. Between September 7 and October 6, 1,506 unique IP addresses were identified as still publicly exposing a Danfoss StoreView web-accessible admin panel. As of Thursday, 618 Danfoss devices remained connected to the internet, with 206 connected to French networks, 50 in the US, and two in the UK. The US Department of Agriculture could encourage organizations in the food and agriculture sector to implement cybersecurity best practices.