Fridges stand empty in Belgian supermarkets after cyberattack

On November 2, supermarket freezers and refrigerators across multiple European countries, including Sweden, Belgium, and Luxembourg, experienced sudden temperature spikes. In Sweden, at least one store operated by ICA reported that its units were set to 50 degrees Celsius (122 F), similar to a cyberattack in France last month that caused significant food spoilage and fires. The affected stores included major chains like Coop, Carrefour, and Ahold Delhaize, with dozens of outlets impacted. By November 4, the number of countries reporting such incidents had grown to at least 11, including Germany, Romania, and the UK. EU officials are urging swift action to address the security vulnerabilities exposed by these coordinated cyberattacks.