Russian hacktivists say they were behind freezer hacks, but speculation remains
Summary
Two Russian hacktivist groups claimed responsibility for cyberattacks that put supermarket freezers in several European countries into defrost mode. Researchers say the attacks appear coordinated, but they have not confirmed who carried them out; possible suspects include Russian or Iranian actors and pranksters.Key Facts
- The groups Noname057(16) and Z-Pentest Alliance claimed on Telegram that they worked together on the freezer attacks.
- The groups’ posts and Telegram channels were later deleted, and researchers expressed doubt about the claims.
- Three cybersecurity firms set up fake freezer systems, called honeypots, to study attempts to attack them.
- Researchers observed activity focused on European fake freezer systems before the second wave of attacks.
- Experts said the affected software was poorly protected, but attackers still needed to identify devices and plan when to target them.
- A cybersecurity firm said evidence could fit activity by Russian hacktivists or the Russian government, while also pointing to possible Iranian actors.
- The article reports that freezers at at least six U.S. military bases were forced into defrost mode in late August; investigations are ongoing.
- The Russian groups claimed they had targeted freezer software maker Danfoss since the start of 2026.
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