SGS flags cyber risks to food industry's operational systems

• Cyberattacks on operational technology pose growing risks to food safety and business continuity as food industry systems become more connected.
• A reported attack on French supermarket refrigeration systems caused fresh and frozen product losses, highlighting exposure beyond traditional information technology.
• Compromised operational systems could trigger production downtime, supply chain disruption or product recalls, making cybersecurity a business-wide risk management priority.
• The incident does not establish a broader shift away from ransomware, but underscores the need to secure systems that preserve food.

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