Cyber-attack disables supermarket freezers across several European countries
A cyber-attack has disrupted refrigeration and freezer systems in dozens of supermarkets across several European countries, forcing large amounts of food to be thrown away. The incident has affected stores in Belgium, Luxembourg, Sweden, Ireland, the Netherlands, Estonia and Finland. In Belgium, some of the worst damage was reported at Delhaize stores, including a branch in Hoeilaart, just outside Brussels.The scale of the disruption appears to be significant, with about 40 Delhaize supermarkets affected in Belgium and Luxembourg alone. At the Hoeilaart branch, frozen pizzas and ice cream were among the food items that had to be scrapped after the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 18:07 LONDON
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Fresh cyberattack wave disrupts supermarket refrigeration across Belgium, Luxembourg and Sweden
Supermarket refrigeration systems in Belgium, Luxembourg and Sweden were disrupted early on Monday in what companies described as an apparent cyberattack. Stores reported sudden temperature spikes in fridges and freezers, raising concerns about food safety and operational continuity. The incidents affected several retail groups at the same time and appeared to target cooling equipment rather than checkout or payment systems.Ahold Delhaize and Colruyt said an overnight IT incident affected dozens of stores in Belgium and Luxembourg. In Sweden, ICA and Coop reported similar temperature spikes, and one store said it had been hit by a cyberattack. Carrefour Belgium also reported... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Nov 2026 13:59 LONDON
