Cyber hackers defrost supermarket freezers across Europe
Dozens of supermarkets have been hit by cyberattacks across Sweden and Belgium, which caused the temperature of freezers to rise sharply overnight.
TL;DR
- Dozens of supermarkets across Europe have experienced cyberattacks targeting refrigeration systems.
- The attacks caused freezer temperatures to rise sharply, leading to spoiled food.
- Affected countries include Ireland, Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg, and France.
- Specific supermarket chains like SuperValu, ICA, Coop, Delhaize, Carrefour, and Les Mousquetaires have reported incidents.
- Estimates suggest significant financial losses, potentially in the tens of millions of euros nationwide in France.
- A vulnerability in software from Danish company Danfoss, particularly outdated firmware, is suspected as the cause.
- Danfoss has advised customers to update their systems to prevent future attacks.
- Similar disruptions were reported at US military commissaries.
- European and French cybersecurity agencies are investigating and coordinating efforts.