Supermarket freezers across Europe struck in second crippling cyberattack — hackers raise temperatures to 50 degrees Celsius in Belgium and Sweden, destroying food stocks

Following a similar incident in France, hackers have targeted supermarket refrigeration units in Belgium and Sweden by remotely raising temperatures to 50 degrees Celsius. The attacks, which struck locations operated by chains like Ahold Delhaize, ICA, and Coop, activated built-in defrost modes and destroyed food stocks. Refrigeration experts note that physical modifications or secure internet connections are required to properly protect the vulnerable units. Open article →