Tuesday, 3 November, 2026
Meltdown at the Market: Cyberattack Spikes European Supermarket Fridges to 50°C
By TechShots Studio
A widespread cyberattack has targeted supermarket refrigeration and freezer systems across multiple European countries, including Belgium, Sweden, and Ireland. The hackers manipulated temperatures in specific cooling equipment—pushing freezers up to 50°C—destroying massive quantities of chilled and frozen goods. Grocers were forced to pull food from shelves, resulting in millions of euros in losses and sparking heightened concerns over food supply chain security.
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