EU says fridge attacks 'deliberate attempt to disrupt' bloc's food supply
Summary
Grocery stores in at least eight European countries were hit by a suspected cyberattack on freezer systems. The European Union called the incident a deliberate attempt to disrupt food supplies, and retailers discarded food after refrigeration temperatures rose overnight.Key Facts
- The attack affected grocery stores from Sweden to Portugal on Monday.
- At least eight countries were affected, including Belgium, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.
- The attack targeted supermarket freezer systems.
- Rising refrigerator temperatures spoiled or put food at risk of spoiling.
- Retailers were forced to discard affected produce.
- The incident occurred three weeks after a cyberattack disrupted French grocery stores.
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