European supermarket fridges got hacked. Again. Here's what to know
LONDON — Mysterious cyberattacks on European supermarket fridges have sent officials around the continent scrambling to figure out the cold, hard facts. Supermarkets in a number of European countries reported this week that their fridges and freezers warmed up after they were remotely taken over, resulting in tons of spoiled food at a total cost of millions of dollars (euros). One Swedish…
Supermarket fridges across Europe were recently targeted by mysterious cyberattacks, prompting officials to investigate the issue. Shops in several countries, including Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg, Ireland, Italy, and Estonia, reported their refrigeration units had been remotely taken over, causing temperatures to rise and leading to spoiled food.
In Sweden, a supermarket experienced its fridges and freezers being hacked and set to 50 degrees Celsius, while in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, similar incidents occurred, affecting hundreds of supermarkets and independent stores. The situation mirrors a previous incident that had also targeted refrigeration systems in these countries.
The affected supermarkets spanned from big chains to smaller shops. For instance, a butcher shop owner in Athens reported that someone had hacked into the temperature control of a refrigeration unit, raising the temperature to 150 degrees Celsius. The extent of the damage and cost is still being assessed, with officials scrambling to understand the full impact of these cyberattacks.
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