Cyberattacks disrupt European supermarket freezers

Suspected cyberattacks raised freezer temperatures at dozens of stores in Belgium and Sweden, spoiling food supplies.

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Suspected cyberattacks drove some European supermarket freezers to 50–55°C, spoiling food at dozens to more than 115 stores.
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Overnight Nov. 1-2, freezers at 40+ Delhaize stores in Belgium and ICA/Coop sites in Sweden hit 50-55°C; food spoiled.
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Suspected cyberattacks spoil food at European supermarket chains

Suspected cyberattacks drove some European supermarket freezers to 50–55°C, spoiling food at dozens to more than 115 stores; no group claimed responsibility.

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Cyberattacks knock out freezers at dozens of supermarkets in Belgium and Sweden

Overnight Nov. 1-2, freezers at 40+ Delhaize stores in Belgium and ICA/Coop sites in Sweden hit 50-55°C; food spoiled. “Hot air is blowing into the freezers. Everything is ruined,” one ICA head said.

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