European supermarkets hit by new fridge cyberattack

Hackers hijack supermarket fridges and freezers across Europe

One store owner affected believes hackers are trying to destabilise European economies.

Why are supermarket fridges connected to the internet, and how are hackers exploiting them?

Recent cyberattacks on supermarket refrigeration systems in Belgium and France have exposed significant vulnerabilities. Around 40 Delhaize supermarkets and several others lost food worth about €100,000 due to the incidents. Researchers found nearly 13,000 vulnerable refrigeration management services accessible online across various countries. Many of these systems have outdated security measures, which increases the risks of unauthorized access.

Cyberattack Hits Supermarket Fridges Across Europe, Stores Forced To Throw Away Spoiled Food

Supermarkets in four European countries have been hit by a suspected cyberattack that targeted their refrigeration systems, forcing several outlets to throw away food after the temperatures of refrigerators and freezers were remotely increased. The incident affected stores in Belgium, Sweden,

Fridge Hack Spreads Across Europe; Freezers Turned to 122°F

Overnight attacks on refrigeration controllers spoiled food at dozens of stores in Belgium, Sweden and five other countries, weeks after 500 French shops were hit.

‘Deeply concerning’: Supermarket fridges hit 50 degrees after cyberattack

From Ireland to IKEA freezers in Sweden, hackers turned up the heat on fridges and freezers, forcing stores to throw away food.