European supermarkets hit by new fridge cyberattack
- On Monday, November 2, 2026, suspected hackers remotely interfered with refrigeration systems at supermarkets across Europe, forcing retailers to discard large quantities of spoiled meat, dairy, and frozen goods.
- Stephan Moelans, chief executive of Belgian refrigeration company Sabcobel, reported that attackers switched evaporators into defrost mode, targeting systems supplied by Danish manufacturer Danfoss.
- Disruptions affected 13 SuperValu stores in Ireland and seven Coop outlets in Sweden, while Belgian butcher Luc De Laet reported approximately €15,000 worth of meat ruined. Sales manager Engla Ingwall said, "Everything is destroyed."
- These incidents follow an October cyber-attack that affected approximately 700 French supermarkets, prompting investigations in multiple countries. Authorities have yet to determine how systems were accessed or whether the attacks were coordinated.
- Cybersecurity agencies now urge businesses to replace outdated refrigeration controllers, restrict remote access, and introduce independent temperature monitoring to prevent similar incidents across Europe's food supply chain.
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