Europe on alert after supermarket freezers hit by cyber-attacks in 10 countries
A spate of cyber-attacks that hit supermarket chains across at least 10 European countries on Monday has prompted European Union officials to warn of a deliberate attempt to disrupt the food supply chain.
TL;DR
- Supermarkets in at least 10 European countries were affected by cyber-attacks on Monday.
- The attacks caused refrigeration and freezer temperatures to rise drastically, leading to food spoilage.
- European Union officials are concerned about a deliberate attempt to disrupt the food supply chain.
- Investigations have been launched in countries including Belgium, Italy, Ireland, Germany, and Portugal.
- Some affected businesses were noted to have obsolete security systems.
- The UK's National Cyber Security Centre has warned British retailers about vulnerable technology and the potential for AI-powered attacks.