Cyberattacks Cause Freezers to Overheat in European Supermarkets, Ruining Food

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Published: 2026-11-02
Category: world
Source: Financial Times

Dozens of supermarkets in Sweden and Belgium, including Ica, Coop, and Ahold Dehaize stores, have been hit by cyberattacks that caused their freezers to overheat and destroy millions of euros worth of food. This follows similar incidents in French supermarkets weeks prior, highlighting vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure and supply chains.

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