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Hundreds of UK supermarket fridges still at heightened risk of hacking

Research by security group UK Cyber Defence found the interfaces to 274 supermarket refrigeration controllers were “reachable from anywhere in the world” – significantly heightening their risk of being hacked.

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Hundreds of UK supermarket fridges still at heightened risk of hacking

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Christmas adverts 2026

Keira Knightley and Joe Wilkinson return for Waitrose Christmas advert sequel
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The cybersecurity blind spot putting UK supermarkets at risk
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WineGB’s first female CEO Nicola Bates steps down

2026-11-10T15:06:00+00:00

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Carambar chief moves to head up ice cream giant Glacier

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Audrey’s Chocolates secures £550k funding as growth soars

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M&S launches Christmas advert 2026 starring James Norton as sexy Santa

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Tesco Milton Keynes store manager on preparing for the golden quarter

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Banana growers pushed to ‘crisis point’ due to climate and price challenges

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WineGB’s first female CEO Nicola Bates steps down
Carambar chief moves to head up ice cream giant Glacier
Potts pledges more staffed counters in Asda store turnaround plan
PR consultancy hired by Poundland owner advised data firm linked to Brexit result
Audrey’s Chocolates secures £550k funding as growth soars
M&S launches Christmas advert 2026 starring James Norton as sexy Santa
Tesco Milton Keynes store manager on preparing for the golden quarter
Banana growers pushed to ‘crisis point’ due to climate and price challenges

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Gunpowder chicken wings and Guinness Christmas pudding: Tesco Christmas 2026
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How the functional food boom can create a healthier nation

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Amazon Christmas advert follows stranded traveller’s journey
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