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Supermarket refrigerators and freezers across Europe have been targeted by a cyberattack that raised the temperature of internet-linked units, destroying and damaging large quantities of food.

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Supermarket giants across Europe have warned of a fresh string of cyber attacks as fridge and freezer temperatures unexpectedly spiked.1

An IT incident overnight hit fridges and freezers in dozens of stores across Belgium and Luxembourg, retailers Ahold Delhaize and Colruyt said on Monday.1

Swedish grocers ICA And Coop reported similar temperature increases, with one store explicitly blaming a cyber attack.1

In Ireland, refrigeration systems at 13 SuperValu stores were also impacted by a suspected cyber attack.1

The European Union has raised concerns about the attacks, which come three weeks after a cyber-attack disrupted as many as 700 French grocery stores, causing food losses estimated at tens of millions of euros.2

Written by AI from articles by 6 outlets. Each sentence links to the articles it rests on, and was checked automatically: every name, number and quote must appear in the sentences it cites, or it is removed.

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  1. Supermarkets across Europe hit by suspected cyber attack as fridges turned up The Independent, 2 Nov
  2. Europe on alert after supermarket freezers hit by cyber-attacks in nine countries BBC, 3 Nov
  3. Cyberattack on fridges hits supermarkets across Europe ABC News (AU), 2 Nov
  4. European grocery chains' freezers, refrigerators targeted in apparent cyberattacks ABC News (US), 2 Nov
  5. EU urges action as Germany, Romania and UK report supermarket cyberattacks Al Jazeera, 4 Nov
  6. Cybersecurity boss warns some UK food firms also hit by European freezer hack as meat suppliers forced to throw out tonnes of produce Daily Mail, 3 Nov
  7. Very cold war: Who’s attacking Europe’s supermarket freezers? Al Jazeera, 3 Nov

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Swedish grocery store chains ICA and Coop confirmed to ABC News that some of its stores had been affected, with ICA saying there was an "incident overnight affecting a small number of ICA stores operating outside ICA’s central network," and Coop saying the incident affected "seven out of more than 800 stores."

14 of 20 outletsfirst reported 2 Novwording from ABC News

Around 40 Delhaize and Colruyt supermarkets in Belgium and Luxembourg were hit, along with 15 Carrefour stores.

5 of 20 outletsfirst reported 2 Novwording from Daily Mail

Supermarkets have reported problems in Belgium, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal and Sweden, and the significant increase in freezer temperatures has forced retailers to discard food.

4 of 20 outletsfirst reported 2 Novwording from BBC

Dutch supermarket chain Ahold Delhaize, and Belgian chain Colruyt said on Monday an IT incident overnight hit cold storage in dozens of stores in Belgium and Luxembourg, while Swedish grocers ICA and Coop reported similar temperature spikes.

6 of 20 outletsfirst reported 2 Novwording from ABC News (Australia)

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BBC3 Nov

Cyber-attacks hit supermarkets in nine European countries on Monday, causing freezer temperatures to rise as high as 50C and leading to food spoilage. The attacks affected chains in Belgium, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Sweden. EU officials warned of a deliberate disruption to the food supply chain and called for increased cybersecurity measures. This incident follows…

Europe on alert after supermarket freezers hit by cyber-attacks in nine countries →5 articles from BBC on this story
Daily Mail4 Nov

On October 11, a cyber attack hit refrigeration units in about 700 French supermarkets, causing temperatures to rise as high as 80C, leading to food spoilage worth hundreds of millions of euros. Three weeks later, a second attack affected approximately 100 stores across Europe, impacting countries like Sweden and the Netherlands, with losses estimated in the tens of millions of euros. EU officials expressed concern…

So, could Britain's food chain be hit by the cyber hackers targeting supermarket freezers all across Europe? →4 articles from Daily Mail on this story
Al Jazeera4 Nov

Hackers disrupted refrigeration systems in supermarkets across Germany, Romania, and the UK on Monday, raising the total number of affected European countries to at least 11. The European Union responded by urging a collective approach to combat these cyberattacks, which have caused significant food spoilage. Officials from Romania played down the severity, suggesting amateurish activity rather than state-sponsored…

EU urges action as Germany, Romania and UK report supermarket cyberattacks →4 articles from Al Jazeera on this story
Evening Standard3 Nov

UK meat suppliers experienced unexpected issues with their refrigeration systems due to a cyber attack that affected software used by supermarkets and food suppliers across Europe. The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers reported that some members noticed fridge temperatures rising up to 100°C, but no food was compromised because the units were empty at the time. The National Cyber Security Centre confirmed it…

UK meat suppliers’ fridges heat up after cyber attacks hit Europe →4 articles from Evening Standard on this story
The Straits Times3 Nov

Britain’s cybersecurity chief warned that a recent hack on supermarket fridges across Europe is indicative of more frequent disruptions to come as outdated technology struggles against advancing hackers. Richard Horne, head of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), stated during a speech on November 3 that these incidents are just beginning and predicted an increase in cyberattacks due to vulnerabilities in…

Supermarket fridge attack is just the start, says UK cybersecurity chief →3 articles from The Straits Times on this story
The Guardian3 Nov

Hackers have raised temperatures in supermarket freezers across Europe, including affecting some meat processing firms in the UK. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is working with affected companies to mitigate the issue, which has so far had minimal national impact. Attacks involved rising freezer temperatures as high as 50°C and similarities were noted between these incidents and previous operations linked…

UK meat processing firms’ fridges heat up after cyber-attacks in Europe →3 articles from The Guardian on this story
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The Independent3 Nov

Cyberattacks have recently hit refrigeration systems in multiple European countries including Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg, Ireland, Italy, and Estonia, causing significant food spoilage. In one incident, a Greek butcher shop owner reported that someone remotely raised his refrigeration unit's temperature to 150 degrees Celsius, necessitating two hours for technicians to regain control. The attacks highlight security…

European supermarket fridges got hacked. Again. Here's what to know →3 articles from The Independent on this story
CBS News3 Nov

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.

New cyberattacks hit supermarket fridges across Europe →2 articles from CBS News on this story
Times of India2 Nov

A suspected cyberattack has disrupted refrigeration systems at supermarkets across Belgium, Estonia, Sweden, and Ireland, causing food spoilage due to elevated temperatures. The incident impacted major chains like Delhaize, Carrefour, ICA, Coop, and SuperValu, with losses estimated in the millions of euros. In Belgium alone, over 50 stores experienced issues; one Delhaize branch discarded €100,000 worth of food…

Fridges hacked, food spoiled: Cyberattack disrupts supermarkets across Europe →
Global News2 Nov

On Monday, supermarkets in Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Estonia faced issues with their refrigeration systems due to apparent cyberattacks. In Sweden, the ICA Group reported that some stores had to discard food after temperatures reached 50 degrees Celsius (122°F). Delhaize and Coop also experienced disruptions in multiple stores across Belgium and central Sweden, leading to limited availability of fresh and…

Supermarket freezers in 4 European countries hit by apparent cyberattack →
New York Post2 Nov

Supermarkets in Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Estonia experienced issues with their freezers and refrigerators due to suspected cyberattacks on Monday. In Sweden, the ICA Group reported that some stores had to discard food after temperatures reached 50 degrees Celsius. Similar incidents occurred at other chains like Coop and Delhaize, affecting dozens of stores in Belgium and Luxembourg. The attacks mirrored a…

Freezers at supermarkets in several European countries hit by apparent cyberattacks →
ABC News (AU)2 Nov

Four supermarket chains across Europe experienced IT incidents affecting fridge and freezer temperatures, believed to be cyberattacks. Dutch chain Ahold Delhaize and Belgian Colruyt reported temperature spikes in dozens of stores, while Swedish grocers ICA and Coop noted similar issues. This follows a previous attack in France where hackers raised temperatures up to 50 degrees Celsius in hundreds of supermarkets…

Cyberattack on fridges hits supermarkets across Europe →
Euronews2 Nov

Across several European countries, including Belgium, Sweden, the Netherlands, Estonia, Luxembourg, and Ireland, supermarket refrigeration systems have been hit by a suspected cyberattack, causing fridges and freezers to malfunction and potentially jeopardizing hundreds of thousands of euros worth of food. In Belgium alone, dozens of stores from major chains like Delhaize, Carrefour, and Intermarché experienced…

Fridges stand empty in Belgian supermarkets after cyberattack →
South China Morning Post2 Nov

Supermarket refrigeration systems across multiple European countries including Belgium and Sweden were targeted by a cyberattack on Monday, causing temperatures to spike significantly. Stores like Ahold Delhaize and Colruyt in Belgium and Luxembourg, along with ICA and Coop in Sweden, reported issues where freezer temperatures reached 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit). The incident is reminiscent of a…

Supermarket fridges in Europe hit by new cyberattack: ‘everything is destroyed’ →
NBC News2 Nov

Monday saw a new wave of cyberattacks targeting refrigeration systems at supermarkets across Europe, including Sweden, the Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, Luxembourg, and Estonia. These incidents caused temperature spikes and spoiled food, following similar attacks last month in France where temperatures reached up to 122 degrees Fahrenheit. Authorities have not identified the perpetrators or received any claims of…

Supermarkets across Europe hit by new fridge cyberattacks →
Dawn2 Nov

On Monday, grocery stores in Belgium, Estonia, Finland, Luxembourg, and Sweden experienced disruptions to their refrigeration systems due to a cyberattack. This follows a similar incident in France three weeks prior, where hundreds of stores were affected. In Belgium, major chains like Carrefour, Delhaize, Colruyt, and Intermarché reported issues, with some throwing out spoiled food. Swedish chain Coop confirmed…

Fridge cyberattack hits supermarkets across Europe →
ABC News (US)2 Nov

Grocery chains across several European countries have reported apparent cyberattacks that altered temperature settings of refrigeration systems, leading to food spoilage. Stores in Belgium, Sweden, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Estonia were affected, with some companies confirming issues at a small number of locations. For example, Swedish stores ICA and Coop had incidents affecting seven out of over 800 Coop…

European grocery chains' freezers, refrigerators targeted in apparent cyberattacks →
CBC2 Nov

A recent cyberattack hit supermarket refrigeration systems across Europe, affecting stores in Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg, and impacting ICA, Coop, Ahold Delhaize, Colruyt, and Ikea. The attack raised temperatures inside the units to 50 degrees Celsius, spoiling food and causing significant losses. This incident follows a similar attack in France last month that also damaged refrigeration systems at hundreds of…

Another cyberattack on supermarket fridges sweeps Europe, leaving food spoiled →
Toronto Star3 Nov

Cyberattacks have caused refrigeration systems in supermarkets across several European countries including Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg, Ireland, Italy, and Estonia to malfunction, leading to significant food spoilage. The incidents involve hackers remotely increasing the temperature settings on fridges and freezers, with some reaching extreme temperatures like 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) or higher. These…

European supermarket fridges got hacked. Again. Here's what to know →
The Hindu4 Nov

In October, 150 Intermarche stores in France experienced a cyberattack that caused their refrigeration systems to malfunction severely, operating at dangerously high temperatures of 50 degrees Celsius. This incident was followed by similar attacks affecting supermarkets in ten other European countries just three weeks later. The article explores how the design and vulnerabilities within supermarket IT infrastructure…

Spoiled by design: How supermarkets became targets of cyberattacks →

Analysis

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  • Four supermarket and grocery chains across Europe reported an IT incident impacting fridges and freezers overnight, with one company attributing the temperature spikes to a cyberattack.34
  • Problems were reported in at least nine EU countries on Monday: Belgium, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal and Sweden.56
Quoted from the coverage (2)

Musgrave, the company that owns Irish grocery chain SuperValu, told Irish broadcaster RTÉ that 13 stores had been affected by a suspected cyberattack that affected a specific refrigeration model.

6 outlets

CEO of Belgian refrigeration company Sabcobel, Stephan Moelans, which operates Delhaize's systems, said the incident was a cyberattack, in which the units' evaporators were switched to defrost mode.

4 outlets

Disputed

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  • The temperature settings were increased, resulting in food spoilage, according to companies; however, it remains unclear why hackers targeted the supermarkets.45

Framing

How the first headlines put it

  • The Independent's headline focuses on the unexpected spike in fridge and freezer temperatures due to suspected cyber attacks; ABC News (US) highlights that European grocery chains' freezers and refrigerators were targeted in apparent cyberattacks.14
  • BBC frames the event as a deliberate attempt to disrupt the food supply chain across nine countries, while Al Jazeera presents it as a 'very cold war', questioning who is behind the attacks on Europe’s supermarket freezers.27
Stated as fact17
Words to watch (1)

Supermarket fridges in Europe hit by new cyberattack: ‘everything is destroyed’ South China Morning Post

How it changed

  1. 2 Nov

    The cyberattack on refrigeration systems at hundreds of supermarkets in France raised the temperature of fridges and freezers to as high as 50 degrees Celsius (122F), spoiling food and causing fires at several stores.

    17 outlets · Al Jazeera
  2. 3 Nov

    Meat processing firms in the UK have been hit by cyber attacks after hackers targeted supermarket freezers across Europe.

    3 outlets · Evening Standard

Coverage 40 articles

Where to start So, could Britain's food chain be hit by the cyber hackers targeting supermarket freezers all across Europe? Daily Mail

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  • 4 Nov Spoiled by design: How supermarkets became targets of cyberattacksIn October, 150 Intermarche stores in France experienced a cyberattack that caused their refrigeration systems to malfunction severely, operating at dangerously high temperatures of 50 degrees Celsius. This incident was followed by similar attacks affecting supermarkets in ten other European countries just three weeks later. The article explores how the design and vulnerabilities within supermarket IT infrastructure…The Hindu
  • 4 Nov EU urges action as Germany, Romania and UK report supermarket cyberattacksHackers disrupted refrigeration systems in supermarkets across Germany, Romania, and the UK on Monday, raising the total number of affected European countries to at least 11. The European Union responded by urging a collective approach to combat these cyberattacks, which have caused significant food spoilage. Officials from Romania played down the severity, suggesting amateurish activity rather than state-sponsored…Al Jazeera
  • 4 Nov So, could Britain's food chain be hit by the cyber hackers targeting supermarket freezers all across Europe?On October 11, a cyber attack hit refrigeration units in about 700 French supermarkets, causing temperatures to rise as high as 80C, leading to food spoilage worth hundreds of millions of euros. Three weeks later, a second attack affected approximately 100 stores across Europe, impacting countries like Sweden and the Netherlands, with losses estimated in the tens of millions of euros. EU officials expressed concern…Daily Mail
  • 3 Nov European supermarket fridges got hacked. Again. Here's what to knowCyberattacks have caused refrigeration systems in supermarkets across several European countries including Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg, Ireland, Italy, and Estonia to malfunction, leading to significant food spoilage. The incidents involve hackers remotely increasing the temperature settings on fridges and freezers, with some reaching extreme temperatures like 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) or higher. These…Toronto Star
  • 3 Nov UK meat suppliers’ fridges heat up after cyber attacks hit EuropeUK meat suppliers experienced unexpected issues with their refrigeration systems due to a cyber attack that affected software used by supermarkets and food suppliers across Europe. The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers reported that some members noticed fridge temperatures rising up to 100°C, but no food was compromised because the units were empty at the time. The National Cyber Security Centre confirmed it…Evening Standard
  • 3 Nov European supermarket fridges got hacked. Again. Here's what to knowCyberattacks have recently hit refrigeration systems in multiple European countries including Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg, Ireland, Italy, and Estonia, causing significant food spoilage. In one incident, a Greek butcher shop owner reported that someone remotely raised his refrigeration unit's temperature to 150 degrees Celsius, necessitating two hours for technicians to regain control. The attacks highlight security…The Independent
  • 3 Nov First fridges and freezers, what next? Cybersecurity experts reveal the crucial systems that could be targeted by hackers - including lifts, doors, and traffic lightsCybersecurity experts warn of potential widespread cyberattacks following an unprecedented incident where fridges and freezers in about 40 Delhaize supermarkets across seven European countries were compromised, causing temperatures to rise to dangerous levels. With no financial gain or public claim from hackers, the attacks are raising concerns that critical infrastructure like water systems, power grids, lifts, and…Daily Mail
  • 3 Nov UK meat suppliers’ fridges heat up after cyber attacks hit EuropeA cyber attack has affected some UK meat suppliers, causing refrigeration issues such as unexpected defrosting or temperature spikes of up to 100C. The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (Aims) reported that none of the impacted businesses experienced food spoilage due to the timing and emptiness of their units at the moment of the incidents. The National Cyber Security Centre confirmed minimal national…Evening Standard
  • 3 Nov Supermarket fridge attack is just the start, says UK cybersecurity chiefBritain’s cybersecurity chief warned that a recent hack on supermarket fridges across Europe is indicative of more frequent disruptions to come as outdated technology struggles against advancing hackers. Richard Horne, head of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), stated during a speech on November 3 that these incidents are just beginning and predicted an increase in cyberattacks due to vulnerabilities in…The Straits Times
  • 3 Nov European supermarkets rush to patch vulnerabilities after region-wide fridge hackEuropean supermarkets across eight countries are rushing to patch security vulnerabilities after a wave of cyberattacks that tampered with fridge and freezer temperatures, causing significant food waste. The attacks are similar to ones reported three weeks ago in France and have prompted retailers like Sweden’s Coop to upgrade their systems to more secure networks. Security experts advise disconnecting refrigeration…The Straits Times
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  • 3 Nov UK meat processing firms hit amid fridge and freezer cyber attacksHackers targeted supermarket freezers across Europe, affecting some UK meat processing firms. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is working with affected organizations and reports minimal national impact. A few members of the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (Aims), out of about 300, experienced heating fridges but no food was impacted due to empty units at the time. Retailers are advised to monitor…Evening Standard
  • 3 Nov UK meat processing firms’ fridges heat up after cyber-attacks in EuropeHackers have raised temperatures in supermarket freezers across Europe, including affecting some meat processing firms in the UK. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is working with affected companies to mitigate the issue, which has so far had minimal national impact. Attacks involved rising freezer temperatures as high as 50°C and similarities were noted between these incidents and previous operations linked…The Guardian
  • 3 Nov Cybersecurity boss warns some UK food firms also hit by European freezer hack as meat suppliers forced to throw out tonnes of produceDr Richard Horne, head of the UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), has warned that some British food firms have been impacted by a cyber attack similar to one affecting freezers in European supermarkets. The hack raised temperatures in chillers as high as 55C (131F) across seven countries, spoiling tonnes of meat. While the full extent of damage in the UK is unclear, Horne confirmed that vulnerable technology…Daily Mail
  • 3 Nov Very cold war: Who’s attacking Europe’s supermarket freezers?A recent cyberattack has caused supermarket refrigerators and freezers in Europe to malfunction by raising their temperatures, resulting in significant food spoilage and damage. The attacks began last month in France and have since spread to other European countries including Belgium, Luxembourg, Sweden, Ireland, and even the United States, affecting military bases as well. Affected companies include Dutch Delhaize…Al Jazeera
  • 3 Nov Europe on alert after supermarket freezers hit by cyber-attacks in nine countriesCyber-attacks hit supermarkets in nine European countries on Monday, causing freezer temperatures to rise as high as 50C and leading to food spoilage. The attacks affected chains in Belgium, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Sweden. EU officials warned of a deliberate disruption to the food supply chain and called for increased cybersecurity measures. This incident follows…BBC
  • 3 Nov Cyberattack disrupts supermarkets across EuropeOn 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.Al Jazeera
  • 3 Nov UK meat processing firms hit amid fridge and freezer cyber attacksMeat processing firms in the UK have been impacted by cyber attacks that targeted supermarket freezers across Europe. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is working with affected organizations and reports minimal national impact so far. NCSC officials are monitoring vulnerable technology and alerting companies to potential risks, though details on the perpetrators remain unclear.Evening Standard
  • 3 Nov UK also affected by cyber-attack which hit European supermarket fridgesHackers targeted refrigeration systems in European supermarkets and food suppliers, leading to significant spoilage estimated in millions of euros. In the UK, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) reported a few instances of vulnerabilities being exploited but emphasized the need for better technology security across various sectors. Dr Richard Horne, NCSC’s chief executive, highlighted that outdated systems…BBC
  • 3 Nov Fridge temperatures soar in European supermarkets after suspected hack: ‘It’s very scary’European supermarkets have faced unexpected spikes in fridge and freezer temperatures due to suspected cyberattacks affecting stores in Belgium, Estonia, Luxembourg, Ireland, Sweden, and France. Ahold Delhaize, Carrefour, Colruyt, ICA, Coop, and SuperValu are among the retailers impacted, with some reporting temperatures as high as 50°C. Stephan Moelans of Sabcobel confirmed that hackers had switched units to…The Independent
  • 3 Nov New cyberattacks hit supermarket fridges across EuropeCBS 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.CBS News
  • 2 Nov Who is hacking Europe’s supermarket fridges and freezers, and why?The European Union has criticized a recent cyber attack described as an intentional effort to disrupt the continent's food supply chains and decrease consumer trust. The article does not provide specific details about the perpetrators or the extent of the disruption.The Guardian
  • 2 Nov If hackers can take control of a supermarket freezer, how vulnerable is other tech?European supermarkets recently faced a suspected cyber-attack affecting their refrigeration systems, highlighting concerns over internet-connected devices' vulnerabilities. Ciaran Martin, former CEO of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre, emphasizes the need for manufacturers to enhance security measures in smart devices. Researchers found that more than 800 refrigeration interfaces associated with British…BBC
  • 2 Nov Another cyberattack on supermarket fridges sweeps Europe, leaving food spoiledA recent cyberattack hit supermarket refrigeration systems across Europe, affecting stores in Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg, and impacting ICA, Coop, Ahold Delhaize, Colruyt, and Ikea. The attack raised temperatures inside the units to 50 degrees Celsius, spoiling food and causing significant losses. This incident follows a similar attack in France last month that also damaged refrigeration systems at hundreds of…CBC
  • 2 Nov 'All this food is now useless': Piles of rubbish after shop freezers hit by cyber-attackA cyber-attack has led to significant food waste in multiple European countries as refrigeration systems at supermarkets were disabled. Affected countries include Belgium, Luxembourg, Sweden, Ireland, the Netherlands, Estonia, and Finland, with 40 Delhaize stores impacted in Belgium alone. At one Delhaize location outside Brussels, the estimated financial loss exceeds €100,000 (£83,500), as unusable frozen products…BBC
  • 2 Nov European grocery chains' freezers, refrigerators targeted in apparent cyberattacksGrocery chains across several European countries have reported apparent cyberattacks that altered temperature settings of refrigeration systems, leading to food spoilage. Stores in Belgium, Sweden, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Estonia were affected, with some companies confirming issues at a small number of locations. For example, Swedish stores ICA and Coop had incidents affecting seven out of over 800 Coop…ABC News (US)
  • 2 Nov Fridge cyberattack hits supermarkets across EuropeOn Monday, grocery stores in Belgium, Estonia, Finland, Luxembourg, and Sweden experienced disruptions to their refrigeration systems due to a cyberattack. This follows a similar incident in France three weeks prior, where hundreds of stores were affected. In Belgium, major chains like Carrefour, Delhaize, Colruyt, and Intermarché reported issues, with some throwing out spoiled food. Swedish chain Coop confirmed…Dawn
  • 2 Nov Supermarkets across Europe hit by new fridge cyberattacksMonday saw a new wave of cyberattacks targeting refrigeration systems at supermarkets across Europe, including Sweden, the Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, Luxembourg, and Estonia. These incidents caused temperature spikes and spoiled food, following similar attacks last month in France where temperatures reached up to 122 degrees Fahrenheit. Authorities have not identified the perpetrators or received any claims of…NBC News
  • 2 Nov Supermarket fridges in Europe hit by new cyberattack: ‘everything is destroyed’Supermarket refrigeration systems across multiple European countries including Belgium and Sweden were targeted by a cyberattack on Monday, causing temperatures to spike significantly. Stores like Ahold Delhaize and Colruyt in Belgium and Luxembourg, along with ICA and Coop in Sweden, reported issues where freezer temperatures reached 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit). The incident is reminiscent of a…South China Morning Post
  • 2 Nov Fridges stand empty in Belgian supermarkets after cyberattackAcross several European countries, including Belgium, Sweden, the Netherlands, Estonia, Luxembourg, and Ireland, supermarket refrigeration systems have been hit by a suspected cyberattack, causing fridges and freezers to malfunction and potentially jeopardizing hundreds of thousands of euros worth of food. In Belgium alone, dozens of stores from major chains like Delhaize, Carrefour, and Intermarché experienced…Euronews
  • 2 Nov Cyberattack on fridges hits supermarkets across EuropeFour supermarket chains across Europe experienced IT incidents affecting fridge and freezer temperatures, believed to be cyberattacks. Dutch chain Ahold Delhaize and Belgian Colruyt reported temperature spikes in dozens of stores, while Swedish grocers ICA and Coop noted similar issues. This follows a previous attack in France where hackers raised temperatures up to 50 degrees Celsius in hundreds of supermarkets…ABC News (AU)
  • 2 Nov Freezers at supermarkets in several European countries hit by apparent cyberattacksSupermarkets in Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Estonia experienced issues with their freezers and refrigerators due to suspected cyberattacks on Monday. In Sweden, the ICA Group reported that some stores had to discard food after temperatures reached 50 degrees Celsius. Similar incidents occurred at other chains like Coop and Delhaize, affecting dozens of stores in Belgium and Luxembourg. The attacks mirrored a…New York Post
  • 2 Nov Supermarket freezers in 4 European countries hit by apparent cyberattackOn Monday, supermarkets in Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Estonia faced issues with their refrigeration systems due to apparent cyberattacks. In Sweden, the ICA Group reported that some stores had to discard food after temperatures reached 50 degrees Celsius (122°F). Delhaize and Coop also experienced disruptions in multiple stores across Belgium and central Sweden, leading to limited availability of fresh and…Global News
  • 2 Nov Fridges hacked, food spoiled: Cyberattack disrupts supermarkets across EuropeA suspected cyberattack has disrupted refrigeration systems at supermarkets across Belgium, Estonia, Sweden, and Ireland, causing food spoilage due to elevated temperatures. The incident impacted major chains like Delhaize, Carrefour, ICA, Coop, and SuperValu, with losses estimated in the millions of euros. In Belgium alone, over 50 stores experienced issues; one Delhaize branch discarded €100,000 worth of food…Times of India
  • 2 Nov Supermarkets across Europe hit by suspected cyber attack as fridges turned upSupermarket chains across Europe experienced a suspected cyber attack that caused unexpected spikes in fridge and freezer temperatures, affecting stores in Belgium, Luxembourg, Sweden, Ireland, and Estonia. In some cases, temperatures rose to dangerous levels of 50°C, causing operational disruptions but no reported fires or food spoilage. The attacks followed similar incidents last month in France where hackers…The Independent
  • 2 Nov More European grocery stores hit by apparent fridge-freezer hacksMultiple European grocery store chains reported unexpected temperature spikes in refrigerators and freezers on Monday, leading to food spoilage. Affected companies include Ahold Delhaize and Colruyt in Belgium and Luxembourg, as well as ICA and Coop in Sweden. This incident follows a similar attack in late October affecting French supermarkets E. Leclerc, Intermarché, and Cooperative U. The latest hacking appears to…CBS News
  • 2 Nov Freezers in Sweden, Belgium overheat following possible cyberattacksCyberattacks have caused overheating issues in grocery store refrigeration systems across Sweden, Belgium, and Luxembourg. In Sweden, the national cybersecurity centre is addressing multiple incidents reported by ICA and Coop supermarkets. Similarly, dozens of Ahold Delhaize stores in Belgium and Luxembourg experienced sudden temperature rises; the company’s CEO attributed this to a cyberattack affecting their…Al Jazeera
  • 2 Nov Supermarket freezers in Belgium and Sweden hit by suspected cyber-attackSupermarkets in Belgium, Sweden, and Ireland have been impacted by a suspected cyber-attack that caused refrigerators and freezers to malfunction, leading to significant food waste worth thousands of euros. In Belgium, 40 Delhaize and 15 Carrefour stores were affected; in Sweden, several ICA and Coop shops reported issues with freezer temperatures being set as high as 50 degrees Celsius (122°F). The incident follows…BBC
  • 2 Nov Supermarket freezers across Europe hit by second suspected cyber-attackSupermarket chains in Sweden, Belgium, and Luxembourg reported a sudden increase in freezer temperatures overnight, suspected to be another cyber-attack similar to one that affected French stores last month, causing millions of euros in food losses. Dutch retailer Ahold Delhaize confirmed an “IT incident” impacted fridges and freezers in dozens of its supermarkets across Belgium and Luxembourg, while Swedish chains…The Guardian
  • 2 Nov Cyber attackers defrost freezers in Swedish and Belgian supermarkets weeks after similar attack that cost shops millions in FranceCyber attackers have raised freezer temperatures in dozens of supermarkets in Sweden and Belgium, following similar attacks in France that occurred weeks earlier. In Sweden, privately held ICA and Coop reported affected stores, while in Belgium, Delhaize, De Laet & Van Haver, and Carrefour experienced issues with their refrigeration systems. The Swedish national cyber-security centre is addressing multiple incidents…Daily Mail
  • 2 Nov Temperature soars at Swedish grocery store freezers, one store blames hackersTemperature in freezers at multiple Swedish grocery stores, including chains ICA and Coop, rose sharply overnight, with one store suspecting a cyberattack based on similarities to an incident in France where hackers raised temperatures in supermarkets. French police reported last month that hackers caused significant food spoilage and even fires by controlling cooling units remotely. In Sweden, one affected store…The Straits Times

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