European supermarkets targeted in second reported cyberattack
Supermarkets across Europe have been targeted in apparent cyberattacks once again. Three weeks after a defrosting attack in France, supermarkets in Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg and Estonia reported freezer malfunctions.
Belgian, Estonian, Luxembourgian, and Swedish supermarkets experienced cyberattacks on Monday, similar to a previous incident in France three weeks ago. The attacks caused refrigeration systems to malfunction, leading to spoiled food. Swedish chains ICA and Coop reported limited shop hits, with Coop noting six out of 800 stores in Sweden were affected.
Dutch chain Ahold Delhaize issued an IT incident alert in Belgium and Luxembourg, while Carrefour, Intermarche, and Spar were also targeted. Belgian prosecutors launched a criminal investigation into the attacks, raising concerns about food security. Sweden's National Cybersecurity Center is investigating, highlighting the vulnerability of operational technology devices, including refrigerators and heating systems.
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