EU Commission to probe supermarket cyberattacks
Europe’s food security is not at risk, but a wave of cyberattacks is raising concerns about supply chain resilience, Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen warned.
The European Commission announced it would investigate supermarket cyberattacks, following disruptions to refrigeration and freezing systems in dozens of stores across at least six EU countries. EU Agriculture and Food Commissioner Christophe Hansen stated that the attacks would be discussed at the next Security College meeting to evaluate retailers' contingency plans and response capabilities.
Hansen emphasized that Europe's food supply chain must be prepared for new and evolving threats, noting the economic losses for retailers and empty shelves for consumers. The Security College, established by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, will examine these attacks beyond their immediate impact on retailers, placing them in the broader context of Europe's vulnerability to hybrid warfare.
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