MONEY
European Supermarket Freezers Hacked in Cyberattacks
Hackers are targeting European grocery store freezers, causing temperatures to spike and spoiling millions in fresh and frozen food.
theverge.comMajor supermarket chains across Belgium, Sweden, Luxembourg, Estonia, and France have been hit by cyberattacks that forced refrigerators and freezers to heat up. The unprecedented incidents triggered automatic defrosting, spoiling fresh and frozen food worth millions of euros.
- Chains in Belgium, Sweden, Luxembourg, and Estonia reported sudden temperature spikes in store fridges.
- Hundreds of French supermarkets suffered similar attacks, spoiling millions of euros worth of stock.
- Security experts report hackers are activating automatic defrosting mechanisms remotely.
- The ongoing incidents have directly impacted local store prices and delivery operations.
WHY THIS MATTERSWhen supply chains take a multi-million-euro hit from spoiled inventory, grocery stores pass those losses down to the customer. Expect potential ripple effects on food prices and availability.