At least 11 European countries snared in freezer cyberattacks

At least 11 European countries, including Germany, Romania, and the UK, have been targeted by cyberattacks on supermarket refrigeration systems in recent days, according to EU food and agriculture commissioner Christophe Hansen. The motive for the attacks remains unknown, and no group has claimed responsibility. Italian officials held emergency talks with intelligence chiefs in response to the issue, which the EU has warned could disrupt the bloc's food supply chain.

The attacks affected outlets with outdated security systems, with only a small number of commercial units impacted in Italy. In Germany, four supermarket outlets and six in Romania were affected. No other infrastructure was compromised. Belgian federal prosecutors have opened an investigation into the matter.