Cyberattacks target supermarket refrigerators in Europe

At a glance

Cyberattacks targeted supermarket cooling systems across Europe on Monday.1 2 3
Hackers remotely raised refrigerator temperatures, causing disruptions to store operations.1 2
The incidents affected food supply chains and prompted investigations by officials.2 3

Supermarkets across Europe experienced a series of cyberattacks targeting their cooling systems.1 2 3

Perpetrators remotely increased refrigerator temperatures on Monday, causing disruptions at grocery stores.1 2

The security breaches impacted food supply chains and prompted official investigations.2 3

Where sources agree

Cyberattacks targeted European supermarket cooling systems3 of 3
Store fridges experienced temperature increases on Monday2 of 3
The disruptions highlighted food supply chain vulnerabilities2 of 3

Who covered this

2 National1 International

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