Cyberattack Refrigeration

European Supermarket Refrigeration Systems Hit by Second Suspected Cyberattack

Supermarket chains across Europe reported disruptions to their freezer and refrigeration systems in what is believed to be a second cyberattack targeting such installations. Stephan Moelans, chief executive of refrigeration specialist Sabcobel, told The Guardian his technicians began mobilizing at 1am and spent the night disconnecting affected systems from the grid to contain the damage.

it.slashdot.org · 2026-11-02

Second wave of cyberattacks disables supermarket freezers in Belgium, Sweden, and beyond

A new cyberattack has hit refrigeration systems at supermarket chains including Ahold Delhaize, Delhaize, Carrefour, and Spar in Belgium, and ICA and Coop in Sweden, following a similar incident in France weeks earlier. Hackers remotely triggered the units' defrost mode, pushing temperatures to 50°C and spoiling stock; reports indicate at least 20 units affected in Belgium alone, with Ireland, Estonia, and the Netherlands also reporting disruptions.

tomshardware.com · 2026-11-02