Cyberattack disrupts supermarkets across Europe

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Cyberattack disrupts supermarkets across Europe. (2026, November 3). Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/11/3/cyberattack-disrupts-supermarkets-across-europe?traffic_source=rss

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On November 3, 2026, a cyberattack affected supermarket refrigeration systems across Europe, leading to the spoilage of food items as store temperatures increased. Retailers were forced to discard significant amounts of perishable goods due to the disruption.

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On November 2, 2026, a wave of cyberattacks hit dozens of supermarkets across Sweden and Belgium, similar to an attack in France last month. In Sweden, temperatures in freezers at several ICA stores rose sharply overnight, prompting one store on Odengatan street to throw away bags of spoiled food. The temperature was set to a dangerous 50 degrees Celsius (122°F) by hackers, causing significant food spoilage and financial losses. Affected supermarkets in Belgium included around 40 Delhaize stores and 15 Carrefour shops, with similar impacts reported in Luxembourg. European cybersecurity officials are now urging quick action to patch vulnerabilities before more incidents occur.

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