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World leaders must wise up to threat of cyber-attacks or rogue fridges will be least of their worries | Heather Stewart

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Briefings

World leaders are urged to prepare for cyber-attacks due to rising risks from AI-driven fraud, highlighted by a recent incident where French supermarket fridges were hacked to 50C, causing significant food spoilage. This event underscored the spiraling costs of digital attacks, though global cooperation remains unlikely despite the need to protect the financial system.

Key points

• French supermarket chains were forced to discard spoiled food after hackers accessed fridge controls and set temperatures to 50C.
• The International Monetary Fund's managing director, Kristalina Georgieva, highlighted this incident during a meeting in Bangkok.

Context

Global cooperation is unlikely despite AI increasing the risk of digital fraud and the need to protect the financial system.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single incident in France; broader global impact or future projections are not covered.

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