Cold chain, new alert from Acn: urgent checks on refrigeration systems

The National Cybersecurity Agency urges public and private entities to urgently implement recommended measures to secure cold chain systems and control mechanisms. This follows recent international evidence highlighting vulnerabilities in refrigeration technologies and industrial control systems. Key priorities include removing direct internet exposure of administrative interfaces, verifying operational parameters, and ensuring alarm systems function correctly. The agency warns that unauthorized access could disrupt refrigeration processes, compromise product integrity, and affect public safety. Recommendations extend to various connected devices and industrial monitoring systems, emphasizing the need for secure communication protocols and network segmentation. Continuous monitoring is essential to detect unauthorized access and anomalies, with immediate incident management procedures advised if compromises are suspected.