Several European Supermarkets Reporting Disruptions Due to Cyberattacks
The incidents follow an attack in France in October, when hackers remotely took control of refrigeration systems in hundreds of supermarkets.
TL;DR
- Several European supermarket chains are experiencing technical incidents with their refrigerator systems.
- Rising temperatures in refrigerators have been reported.
- Companies are blaming potential cyberattacks for the disruptions.
- Incidents have occurred in Belgium, Ireland, and Sweden.
- Similar attacks took place across France last month.
- Irish wholesaler Musgrave reported a cyberincident affecting refrigeration in 13 SuperValu stores, leading to product removal.
- Delhaize and Colruyt chains in Belgium and Luxembourg reported cyberincidents affecting fridge and freezer systems.
- French chain Carrefour stated 15 of its 700 stores in Belgium were affected.