# Very cold war: Who’s attacking Europe’s supermarket freezers?

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/very-cold-war-whos-attacking-europes-supermarket-freezers/
- Published: 2026-11-03T14:17:29+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-03T18:46:51+00:00
- Original publisher: Al Jazeera (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/3/very-cold-war-whos-attacking-europes-supermarket-freezers?traffic_source=rss
- Topics: Business, Cybersecurity, Europe, Markets, Technology, World

## Key points

- Cyberattacks raised temperatures in supermarket fridges and freezers.
- More than 100 shops were affected on Monday.
- The motive behind the attacks remains unclear.

## Summary

Cyberattacks have disrupted supermarket refrigeration systems across Europe, raising temperatures and spoiling or damaging food. The incidents matter because they have spread across multiple countries and highlight the risks of internet-connected equipment used to manage essential store systems.

On Monday, more than 100 shops were affected in several countries. In Belgium, Delhaize, Carrefour and Colruyt reported problems, while Swedish Coop said seven stores were affected and Ireland’s Musgrave reported incidents at 13 SuperValu stores. A Belgian butcher said its fridges reached 18°C, ruining about €15,000 of meat; earlier attacks affected hundreds of French supermarkets, and suspected freezer hacks were also reported at US military sites.

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