5 questions about the cyberattack on European supermarkets

Hackers remotely took control of refrigeration systems in hundreds of French supermarkets, driving temperatures to 50 degrees Celsius and spoiling food, while a Dutch grocery giant also shut down systems after a cybersecurity incident.

5 questions about the cyberattack on European supermarkets

TL;DR

  • Hackers compromised refrigeration systems in hundreds of French supermarkets.
  • Temperatures were raised to 50 degrees Celsius, spoiling food.
  • A Dutch grocery giant also shut down systems due to a cybersecurity incident.