Cyber-attack hits supermarket refrigeration systems across Europe
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Delhaize, ICA, Coop, and other European supermarket chains
Belgium, Sweden, Ireland, Netherlands, Estonia, Finland, Luxembourg
November 2, 2026
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Supermarkets in seven European countries, including Belgium, Sweden, and the Netherlands, suffered refrigeration system failures due to a cyber-attack. The attack involved forcing evaporators into defrost mode, causing temperatures to rise to 50C and resulting in significant food spoilage. Companies are working to disconnect affected units from the network, with some stores reporting losses of up to 100,000 euros.
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