{
  "id": 17781140,
  "title": "Cyberattack hits Belgian supermarket fridges and freezers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/cyberattack-hits-belgian-supermarket-fridges-and-freezers",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-02T10:25:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euronews",
    "slug": "euronews",
    "url": "https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/02/cyberattack-hits-belgian-supermarket-fridges-and-freezers"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A cyber attack targeting refrigeration systems in Belgian supermarkets has resulted in the disposal of €100,000 worth of food, according to reports. The incident, which occurred between Sunday night and Monday morning, affected dozens of stores across multiple supermarket chains. Delhaize reported that 40 of their stores were impacted, while Carrefour confirmed at least 15 of their supermarkets were affected. Spar also reported five stores being affected. Butchery group De Laet en Van Haver also confirmed that their fridges were targeted. Delhaize spokesperson stated that they immediately took necessary measures to ensure their stores remained operational. The cybercriminals responsible for the attack targeted the refrigeration systems of these stores. This attack follows a similar incident in France last week, where hundreds of supermarkets belonging to Intermarché and Coopérative U chains were affected. Euronews is continuing to update its story and has reached out to Carrefour and Spar for comment.",
  "summary": "A major cyberattack on Belgian supermarket 40 Delhaize, Carrefour and Spa and other supermarket chain stores has taken place, with €100,000 worth of food thrown away.",
  "key_points": [
    "Cyberattack targets refrigeration systems in Belgian supermarkets, causing €100k in food waste.",
    "Delhaize, Carrefour, and Spar report stores affected by the attack.",
    "Similar incident occurred in France last week, impacting Intermarché and Coopérative U supermarkets."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Fridges hacked, food spoiled: Cyberattack disrupts supermarkets across Europe",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/fridges-hacked-food-spoiled-cyberattack-disrupts-supermarkets-across",
        "published": "2026-11-02T13:08:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}