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What the hack? Europeans face growing psyops and cyberattacks

What the hack? Europeans face growing psyops and cyberattacks

Summary

The program examines recent cyber incidents and threats in Europe, including a cyber incident affecting refrigeration systems at some SuperValu stores in Ireland. It also discusses France’s response to allegations involving Iran, European security concerns, and a UK campaign urging people to prepare for emergencies.

Key Facts

  • SuperValu said refrigeration systems of a specific model in 13 of its 223 stores were affected by a cyber incident.
  • SuperValu said it removed chilled and frozen products from sale at the affected stores.
  • The program says reports linked a hack of supermarket refrigerators to overheating and fires, including 15 fires.
  • France summoned Iran’s ambassador over the supermarket hack, according to the program; Iran rejected the accusations as baseless, according to a linked report.
  • The program discusses cyberattacks and bomb threats that have rattled Europe in recent weeks.
  • The UK defence secretary launched a “Be Prepared” campaign that encourages people to keep emergency supplies, including food, water, medical items and cash.
  • The program discusses military drills in Poland by the “coalition of the willing” and the possible role of a France- and UK-led force in a future Russia-Ukraine deal.
  • The program says European representatives are seeking a role in US-brokered Russia-Ukraine discussions in Abu Dhabi.
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