New cyberattacks hit supermarket fridges across Europe

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New cyberattacks hit supermarket fridges across Europe. (2026, November 3). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/new-cyberattacks-hit-supermarket-fridges-across-europe/

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CBS News International reports that grocery stores throughout Europe have faced significant challenges due to a recent cyberattack, which resulted in large quantities of food spoiling and necessitating extensive restocking efforts. The article does not provide specific dates, locations, or details about the extent of the damage beyond noting the widespread impact on supermarkets across the continent.

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On November 2, 2026, temperature in refrigerators and freezers at several grocery stores in Sweden, Belgium, and other European countries rose sharply due to suspected cyberattacks. In Sweden, the ICA and Coop chains reported incidents, with one ICA store stating on social media that its temperatures had been set to 50 degrees Celsius (122°F), similar to an attack in France last month where hackers caused food spoilage and fires. The attacks led to significant food waste and disrupted supply chains, prompting concerns about the security of connected systems in supermarkets across Europe.

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