European supermarkets report hacked freezer temperatures across multiple countries

Grocery chains across Europe are reporting hacked freezer and fridge temperatures today, disrupting operations across multiple countries, The Verge reports. The wave of suspected cyberattacks highlights vulnerabilities in internet-connected cooling systems that safeguard food safety. Stores in Belgium, Sweden, Luxembourg, and Estonia were affected, according to local reports cited by The Verge from Bloomberg and Reuters.

One Ica Kvantum store in Sweden acknowledged the issue on its Facebook page, while chains are racing to stabilize temperatures and assess potential spoilage, The Verge reports. Authorities and vendors have not attributed the intrusions, and the scale of impacted locations and losses remains unclear. Watch for confirmations from major retailers, statements from national cyber agencies, and any indication of a common supplier or remote access platform at fault. [Developing. This article will be updated.]