Hackers activate automatic defrosting accross European supermarket fridges
A cyberattack has targeted refrigeration systems in major European supermarkets across France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Hackers forced units into continuous defrost mode, threatening food safety and supply chains.
Why it matters
The incident demonstrates the vulnerability of critical infrastructure and food supply chains to targeted cyber warfare.
France, Belgium, and the Netherlands are reportedly affected.
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(Image credit: AFP) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 2 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter An ongoing cyberattack has reportedly struck major supermarket chains across Europe, disrupting refrigeration control systems. The attack - which has reportedly seen units set to continuously defrost at 50 degrees Celsius - is also apparently affecting deliveries and in-store pricing powered by electronic shelf labels, La D p che reports .
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