Suspected cyber‑attack raises temperatures in European supermarket fridges
The Guardian reported that supermarket fridges and freezers in seven European countries have malfunctioned after a suspected cyber‑attack, with some…
The Guardian reported that supermarket fridges and freezers in seven European countries have malfunctioned after a suspected cyber‑attack, with some thermostats remotely set to 50 °C (122 °F). The incident follows a second apparent attack in as many weeks, prompting officials to examine possible culprits and motives. The European Union condemned the intrusion, calling it “a deliberate attempt to disrupt our food supply chain and undermine consumers’ confidence in it”. Authorities have not identified the attackers, but the coordinated temperature spikes have raised concerns about food safety and supply continuity across the region.
Why it matters
The attacks threaten the integrity of the food supply chain and could erode consumer confidence in supermarket safety.
Key details
- Location
- United Kingdom · Europe
- Reported by
- The Guardian
- First reported
- Key names
- Europe, Shop, Supermarket, European
- Section
- Technology
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