European supermarket freezers hacked in new wave of cyberattacks

A new wave of suspected cyberattacks is targeting grocery stores across Europe, and this time the hackers are messing with the cold chain. According to local reports shared by Bloomberg and Reuters, supermarkets in Belgium, Sweden, Luxembourg, and Estonia have all reported sudden temperature changes in their fridges and freezers.

In Sweden, an Ica Kvantum store posted on Facebook that its fridges and freezers were hacked overnight. The attackers remotely cranked temperatures up to 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit). That's hot enough to ruin frozen food.

Swedish chain Coop also got hit. A spokesperson told Business Insider that 'unauthorized actors were able to access and …' The statement cuts off there.

This is another wave of such attacks, according to The Verge, which suggests a recurring pattern. No details about the attackers or their motives have been released. The affected supermarket chains have not yet commented on potential losses or disruptions.

As supermarkets increasingly depend on connected systems to manage inventory and storage, the attack highlights vulnerabilities in critical food infrastructure. Authorities have not announced any arrests or suspects. Paparazzi will bring you updates as they come.