# Moscow Denies It’s Behind Freezer Attacks at European Supermarkets

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/moscow-denies-its-behind-freezer-attacks-at-european-supermarkets/
- Published: 2026-11-05T14:03:19+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T14:27:24+00:00
- Original publisher: The Moscow Times
- Original article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/11/05/moscow-denies-its-behind-freezer-attacks-at-european-supermarkets-a94184
- Topics: Cybersecurity, Europe, Technology, World

## Key points

- Moscow rejects claims Russia was behind the European supermarket freezer hacks.
- Nearly 100 stores in at least 11 countries were affected.
- Researchers point to earlier refrigeration attacks, but responsibility remains unconfirmed.

## Summary

The Kremlin has denied that Russia was behind cyberattacks that disrupted supermarket freezers across Europe, calling accusations against the country baseless. The incidents spoiled frozen goods and prompted EU officials to warn of a deliberate attempt to disrupt the food supply network, though they have not identified a responsible country or group.

Over three weeks, hackers accessed refrigeration systems in nearly 100 stores across at least 11 countries, raising freezer temperatures to as high as 55°C. Pro-Russia groups have claimed responsibility online, and researchers say a Russian-linked group is very likely involved, citing earlier attacks on US military base freezers and a Californian meat plant. Some analysts have also questioned the groups’ role and whether the freezer attacks and hoax bomb threats to European airlines form part of a wider disruption campaign.

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