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EU says fridge attacks 'deliberate attempt to disrupt' bloc's food supply

EU says fridge attacks 'deliberate attempt to disrupt' bloc's food supply

Summary

Grocery stores in at least eight European countries were hit by a suspected cyberattack on freezer systems. The European Union called the incident a deliberate attempt to disrupt food supplies, and retailers discarded food after refrigeration temperatures rose overnight.

Key Facts

  • The attack affected grocery stores from Sweden to Portugal on Monday.
  • At least eight countries were affected, including Belgium, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.
  • The attack targeted supermarket freezer systems.
  • Rising refrigerator temperatures spoiled or put food at risk of spoiling.
  • Retailers were forced to discard affected produce.
  • The incident occurred three weeks after a cyberattack disrupted French grocery stores.
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